Shift Coordinator - Longport Stoke on Trent
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Locomotive Technician / Fitter looking to take the first steps towards management. As a Shift Co-ordinator, you will assist the Team Leader with overseeing the day-to-day operation of the team. You will act as the first point of call, providing on-the-job support and advice. You will get the opportunity to further develop your management skills by covering the Team Leader role during periods of absence.
This is a hands-on role, where you will be working alongside the team on the locomotives providing advice and guidance; therefore, applicants must possess a good level of technical know-how. If you are an experienced Technician/Fitter with a demonstrable history working with diesel-electric locomotives and are looking for an opportunity to progress your career, we want to hear from you!
The role will include:
* Lead, encourage, train and support your team, embedding a culture of continuous improvement
* Working with the Team Leader to ensure the correct priorities within the workshop are maintained and delivered to the production plan
* Dealing with issues within the work area to prevent staff needing to leave the task they are working on
* Conducting quality checks on the team's work to ensure quality standards are maintained
* Ensuring the team have the sufficient tooling and information to complete the task within the given timescales
* Ensuring that safety and housekeeping standards within the workshop are maintained throughout the shift
* Updating production boards as required and lead actions from boards
* Leading safety discussions and promote safe working and reporting of safety issues
* Conducting initial accident and incident reports and assisting with investigations and root cause analysis
* Cover for the Team Leader when they are not available, including attending and conducting meetings
What we would love you to bring to the role:
* Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
* Driving license (B/B1)
* Demonstrable history of working effectively with diesel-electric locomotives or similar heavy plant machinery
* Clear leadership skills
* Strong work ethic with a proactive approach to getting tasks done
* A strong communicator with the ability to build relationships across the organisation
* Good attention to detail and a logical, analytical and objective approach to problem solving
* High level of professionalism & strong sense of customer satisfaction
Hours of Work:
Week 1: Monday-Thursday 06:00-14:30, Friday 06:00-12:00
Week 2: Monday-Thursday 14:00-22:00, Friday 11:00-17:00
We can offer you:
* Salary: From GBP29,000 depending on experience
* 12.5% shift allowance
* 33 days holiday entitlement
* 5% pension contributions
* Life assurance scheme
* Company sick pay
* Medical benefit salary sacrifice scheme
* Employee assistance program
* Retail discounts
* Fuel cards
To Apply: Please press the 'Apply' button, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 21 days. Thank you for your interest in the role.
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