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Engineering Team Leader (Ossett), Maidstone
Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Details:
* Position: Full-Time Permanent
* Workplace: On-site
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 daily maintenance, working 12-hour shifts on days and nights, with overtime available.
Key responsibilities:
Leadership:
* Collaborate with production managers to deliver high-quality engineering support.
* Supervise and coordinate engineering team activities.
* Meet KPIs related to equipment performance, reliability, and maintenance.
* Coach team members on safety and fault diagnosis.
* Plan and allocate team resources efficiently.
* Motivate and develop team skills and behaviors.
* Participate in continuous improvement and lean activities.
* Support other departments as needed.
* Manage non-conformance and corrective actions.
Hands-on duties:
* Handle reactive maintenance issues.
* Assist with developing preventive maintenance systems.
* Ensure compliance with legislation and procedures.
* Diagnose, repair, and maintain machinery.
* Coordinate with production staff to communicate issues.
* Maximize line availability by reducing downtime.
* Conduct root cause analysis.
* Manage tools, stores, and equipment.
Qualifications:
* Experience in FMCG environment.
* Engineering apprenticeship with relevant qualifications.
* Strong fault-finding skills.
* PLC fault-finding (desirable).
* Leadership experience (beneficial but not required).
Benefits:
* 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Matched pension scheme.
* Discounts and cashback via benefits platform.
About Kerry:
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a leading dairy company committed to sustainability, innovation, and quality, working with Irish farms and serving global markets. We value diversity and inclusiveness and are dedicated to creating a positive work environment.
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