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Engineering Team Leader (Ossett), Watford, Hertfordshire
Client: Kerry
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 5
Posted: 24.04.2025
Expiry Date: 08.06.2025
Job Description:
Requisition ID: 55323
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite
About the role
We are hiring an Engineering Team Leader at our Ossett site to lead a team of 3 engineers on shift. This hands-on role involves managing all aspects of daily site maintenance, working a 12-hour shift pattern on days and nights, with overtime available.
Responsibilities
* Lead and supervise engineering support for manufacturing operations, collaborating closely with production managers.
* Achieve KPIs related to equipment performance, reliability, and maintenance completion.
* Coach and develop the engineering team on safe working practices and fault diagnosis.
* Plan and coordinate team resources to complete work efficiently.
* Motivate staff, manage performance, and identify development needs.
* Participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean activities, including root cause analysis.
* Support other departments as needed, and manage non-conformance and corrective actions.
Hands-on duties
* Respond to reactive maintenance issues.
* Assist in developing PPM systems and schedule maintenance activities.
* Perform fault diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of machinery.
* Work with production staff to communicate issues.
* Ensure high equipment availability by minimizing downtime.
* Conduct effective root cause analysis.
* Manage maintenance tools and supplies.
Candidate profile
Successful candidates will have experience in FMCG environments, technical engineering qualifications (Electrical Engineering HND/HNC/BTech or equivalent), strong fault-finding skills, and PLC experience (desirable). Prior leadership experience is beneficial but not essential.
What we offer
At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we promote talent and innovation. Benefits include:
* 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
* Matched pension scheme
* Discounts and cashback via benefits platform
About Kerry
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a leading dairy producer committed to sustainability, innovation, and quality. We work with Irish farms, focusing on low-carbon dairy products, and operate multiple facilities across Ireland and the UK. Our global team exceeds 1,600 professionals, and in 2024, our turnover was around €1.3 billion.
Join us
We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a positive environment where everyone can thrive. Our recruitment is merit-based, and we do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Beware of scams; we will never ask for payment during the hiring process.
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