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Head of engineering

Stanford-le-Hope
Tarmac
Head of engineering
Posted: 13 October
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Overview

Engineering & Projects Manager role at Tarmac Aircrete in Stanford-le-Hope. Oversees the shared engineering team and complex projects for two plants, focusing on delivering technical solutions, managing budgets, ensuring quality, and fostering team development.


Responsibilities

* Strategic leadership, stakeholder management, process improvement, resource planning, and mentoring staff to achieve departmental and organizational goals, while maintaining standards for safety, quality, and innovation.
* Managing engineering budgets.
* Developing the capabilities of the team to build a high performing workforce with a culture of delivery and accountability.
* Driving engineering work planning via CMMS and backlog management.
* Implementing, driving and sustaining world class manufacturing standards throughout the engineering teams.
* Driving local execution of optimisation programs with Aircrete focus.
* Delivery of the Managed Maintenance System.
* Ensuring Investment and Capex Projects of up to £5m are identified, scoped, approved and delivered on time within budget.
* Monitoring team and individual development and training needs, developing the team and creating succession plans.
* Creating a positive working environment and culture, developing a productive workforce and addressing any performance management concerns.


You will

* Experience of managing budgets and understanding P&L accounts.
* Managed large teams in a production or manufacturing environment.
* Demonstrated ability to make significant changes in difficult environments.
* Experience of union negotiations.
* 5+ years of experience as an engineer or in a similar role.
* Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes within a heavy engineering setting.
* Experience with management of Safety and Legal compliance.
* Degree qualified – preferably in an engineering function.
* IOSH / NEBOSH would be advantageous.


Benefits

* Bonus scheme
* Enhanced holiday entitlement
* Contributory pension scheme
* Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
* Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
* Access to employee communities (nine networks: REACH, Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause)
* Training and development opportunities

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications and may adjust closing dates, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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Tarmac Trading Limited

Job Reference tarmac/TP/117/7042

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