WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
Perm role
Sunderland location
3 shift pattern – 7am-3pm/3pm-11pm/11pm-7am
Salary between £43,610 - £47,500 depending on experience
Life Assurance
Income Protection Insurance
Critical Illness Cover
Private Medical Insurance
Dental and Optical Cover
Group Pension Scheme
Cycle 2 Work scheme
Overtime Payments
Buy and Sell Holiday Options.
THE BUSINESS
Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit an experienced Lead Tooling Engineer to work within a Die Maintenance Department for our client based in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear. This is a leadership role, responsible for a small team of Die Maintenance Technicians on shift. The role centres upon delivering Die Maintenance work and the repair of press tooling equipment.
This is an exciting opportunity which we are proud to bring to market. Our client is a well-known major player within the automotive industry. They are a global business located in various countries with approximately 10,000 employees.
THE ROLE
Working to lead a team of Die Maintenance Technicians within the shift as the Lead Tooling Engineer
Engaging in “soft HR practices” such as back to works, appraisals, training & development, recruitment & selection and grievance & discipline
Working to create shift reports
Effective diagnosis and timely repair of equipment to maximise machine availability
Leading the repair and maintenance of all assembly and press tooling equipment in a timely manner
Leads in geometry improvement activities from technical understanding.
Perform scheduled and planned maintenance to reduce breakdowns and improve equipment performance and reliability.
Adhering to quality standards and requirements, including all QMS related items.
Adhering to all legal and safety requirements including PUWER Power press regulations, lifting and slinging
Supporting and championing the intervention process and escalation procedure.
Supporting the procurement and management of spare parts and tools required.
Reporting of RPO and MTTR data (documentation of jobs/hours completed through electronic reporting methods)
Supporting the development of Engineering apprentices through knowledge and skill sharing.
Leading planned maintenance activities, including technical improvement activities.
THE PERSON
Recognised apprenticeship in Die Maintenance or Tool Making
ONC or equivalent level qualification
Prior Lead, Team Leader or Supervisory experience within Die Maintenance/Press tooling
Industrial manufacturing or automotive relevant engineering experience
Proactive and autonomous in workload management
Able to communicate at all levels of the business.
Able to follow instructions, maintaining composure in pressurised situations
Able to prioritise fluctuations in workload, asking for support when needed
Analytical, methodical and structured approach to fault finding
Champions continuous improvement by seeking alternate or different ways of completing task
Cross-functionally/collaboratively driven to support achievement of shared goals and objectives.
TO APPLY
Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group