Engineering Team Leader
Foleshill, West Midlands, Coventry; Co. West Midlands; West Midlands (region); England
£45,000
Posted 1 day ago
About the role
Role: Operational Lead Technician (Permanent Nights) Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.
Location: Coventry
Hours: 12 hour shifts of 18:00 to 06:00, 3 Days on 3 Days off (Including weekends)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operational Lead Technician to join a fast-paced automated production line environment. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for maintaining site equipment, driving operational efficiency, minimising downtime of machines, and supporting the day-to-day running of the operation.
Working closely with the Shift Supervisor and Operations team, the successful candidate will lead a small team of Machine Minders while ensuring equipment reliability, safety compliance, quality standards, and productivity targets are consistently achieved.
Duties of an Operational Lead Technician:
Ensure the efficient and safe operation of production equipment
Lead, coach and develop Machine Minders to improve team performance
Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance to minimise equipment downtime
Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to increase efficiency, safety and quality
Record maintenance activities and downtime accurately using maintenance management systems
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Support Shift Supervisors with the planning and running of production operations
Monitor productivity, quality and performance targets
Manage labour allocation and support succession planning within the team
What we would like from you:
Previous experience within an Engineering or Maintenance environment
Experience working within an automated manufacturing, production, FMCG or industrial setting
Strong electrical and/or mechanical maintenance background
Experience leading, motivating and developing teams
Proven fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure
Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices and compliance requirements
Experience working towards productivity, quality and operational performance targets
Essential Qualifications:
Electrically OR Mechanically Qualified - NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / ONC or equivalent
IOSH or equivalent
HACCP Level 2
Desirable Qualifications:
Engineering HNC/HND or Degree
Apprenticeship trained
NEBOSH qualification
HACCP Level 3
Welding and fabrication experience By applying for this position, you confirm that you have read and understood our Data Privacy Statement and give Bolt Technical authorisation to hold your provided data.
This vacancy is advertised by Bolt Technical, who are acting as an employment agency/business. xkybehq Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we aim to contact successful applicants within 5 working days.
Location: Coventry
Hours: 12 hour shifts of 18:00 to 06:00, 3 Days on 3 Days off (Including weekends)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operational Lead Technician to join a fast-paced automated production line environment. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for maintaining site equipment, driving operational efficiency, minimising downtime of machines, and supporting the day-to-day running of the operation.
Working closely with the Shift Supervisor and Operations team, the successful candidate will lead a small team of Machine Minders while ensuring equipment reliability, safety compliance, quality standards, and productivity targets are consistently achieved.
Duties of an Operational Lead Technician:
Ensure the efficient and safe operation of production equipment
Lead, coach and develop Machine Minders to improve team performance
Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance to minimise equipment downtime
Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to increase efficiency, safety and quality
Record maintenance activities and downtime accurately using maintenance management systems
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Support Shift Supervisors with the planning and running of production operations
Monitor productivity, quality and performance targets
Manage labour allocation and support succession planning within the team
What we would like from you:
Previous experience within an Engineering or Maintenance environment
Experience working within an automated manufacturing, production, FMCG or industrial setting
Strong electrical and/or mechanical maintenance background
Experience leading, motivating and developing teams
Proven fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure
Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices and compliance requirements
Experience working towards productivity, quality and operational performance targets
Essential Qualifications:
Electrically OR Mechanically Qualified - NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / ONC or equivalent
IOSH or equivalent
HACCP Level 2
Desirable Qualifications:
Engineering HNC/HND or Degree
Apprenticeship trained
NEBOSH qualification
HACCP Level 3
Welding and fabrication experience By applying for this position, you confirm that you have read and understood our Data Privacy Statement and give Bolt Technical authorisation to hold your provided data.
This vacancy is advertised by Bolt Technical, who are acting as an employment agency/business. xkybehq Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we aim to contact successful applicants within 5 working days.
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