Test Team Leader ITM Power Location: Sheffield Direct Applications Only - No Agency Applicants at this time About ITM Power Building on more than two decades of science led research and development, ITM Power designs and manufactures pioneering PEM electrolysers that produce green hydrogen. Our technology is helping to pave the way to a cleaner economy by enabling industry and other sectors to decarbonise. As the first hydrogen related company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange, it's no exaggeration to say that we're globally recognised experts in our field. In recent years, interest in green hydrogen has increased rapidly worldwide. To help meet demand and accelerate global progress towards net-zero, we have scaled up at speed. In 2021, we opened our cutting-edge factory at Bessemer Park, Sheffield, representing a step-change in our ambition as a business. Why join us Our business is entering a significant period of transition, a pivotal stage of its development to scale its business while advancing its organisational culture towards a highly focused delivery company. You will be working with an inspiring bunch of people, who all share our desire, commitment and ambition to succeed. Our talented team of individuals display energy and enthusiasm with the ability to adapt to ever evolving business needs, encouraging each other to be the best we can. We've come a long way, join us to play a key role in the next step of our incredible journey What are we looking for Reporting to the Test Team Supervisor, the position of Test Team Leader role is the first line management and leadership level within the Company. You are required to lead by example in line with Company policies and procedures and reflect best practice in everything you do. This role is seen as progressive and as such should be actively involved in suggesting and making positive change across all elements of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People (SQDCP). You will support and lead your team in daily activities relating to SQDCP and are expected to make decisions within your department to meet the requirements of the business deliverables and to record test results and failure accurately, identifying faults and correct as required. The hours are 38.75, working a weekly rotating three shift pattern, nights, earlies and afternoons. Responsibilities Plan the department's workload and report on progress. Allocate duties either directly or indirectly to your team and ensure all resource is effectively utilised. Supervision of the team, including authorising of holidays, managing your teams holidays in line with operational needs, monitoring of timekeeping and attendance, dealing with low-level disciplinary issues, reporting absences immediately to HR, conducting absence management welfare meetings under the direction and support of HR and completing reporting paperwork in a timely and efficient manner. Monitor performance and competency of your team, develop and coach, escalating as necessary, ensuring achievement of performance goals and KPIs. Recruitment of new team members to the agreed standards, ensuring new starter inductions are carried out and new starters are on boarded effectively. Mentor new trainees and review progress to training plan and provide any further assistance required. Define and prioritise individual training plans for the department, overseeing the training of identified competencies of Technicians. Take responsibility for all HR matters within the shift with the support of local production managers and HR. Monitor break times to ensure maximum productivity. Challenge staff who are not adhering to company policy. Liaise with key stakeholders and identify any risks. Adhere to ITM's policies and procedures at all times. Conduct all activities to the Company's Health and Safety policies and escalate any safety concerns found immediately. Ensure all HSE and wider company publications are shared (and signed where required) in a timely manner. Attend training courses when required. Work proactively in reviewing critical documents relating SQDCP and communicate any information to your team as it is required. Support the Supervisor when required in daily activities. Actively work to maintain and improve technical documentation in area alongside support functions including SOP's, RA, quality control plans etc. To record test results and failure accurately, identifying faults and correct as required. These faults are to be logged and recorded. All changes will need to be tracked and auditable. Ensure all equipment is available and maintained including calibration and safety critical equipment. Ensure inspections and tests are carried out and signed off/logged to ITM's expected standards. Ensure component traceability is maintained throughout. Create and review RAMS as required as well as other safety documentation. Use and work with logic flow diagrams, P & ID and any other information required. Ensure all equipment is available and maintained including calibration and safety critical equipment. Be the point of contact for any technical queries relating to process improvement documentation, R&D, machinery, tooling or people. Manage area calibration list and liaise with quality department on matter relating to calibration. Utilise the local production boards available during handovers to ensure effective communication between shifts. About You Knowledge and Experience Powered Pallet Truck experience Electrical/Testing experience at delivering to plan right first time. Knowledge of pressurised systems and ISO Accredited systems FAT 1 and FAT 2 Trained and competent in Fanuc controls Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety guidelines Experience of delivering to plan right first time Knowledge of 5S in the workplace Knowledge of competencies required in the allocated operational areas Experienced at managing workflow Experience of achieving targets Skills and Abilities Strong organisation skills Good problem-solving skills Can work as part of a team or independently Good communication skills, able to effectively interact with all key stakeholders at all levels, ensuring information is understood and embedded within your area Stakeholder awareness Excellent time management skills and a willingness to remain flexible A good level of IT competence in Microsoft packages and any other IT systems as they are identified Good accuracy and attention to detail, can highlight potential failures before they occur Ability to resolve low level conflict swiftly and effectively, escalating when required Can adjust and develop plans to short term time scales Ability to raise improvement ideas within local area Can understand and implement the shop floor policies and procedures What can we offer you Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and a wider range of benefits including: Buy as you earn (BAYE) share scheme Birthday holiday Holiday Purchase Cycle to work scheme Lifestyle Discounts Employee Assistance Programme Health Cash Plan Eye Care Gym Scheme Life assurance EV Car Leasing Enhanced Parental Leave Motor Save Scheme Tech Save Scheme Onsite parking including free electric car charging points We know your career is important to you, it's important to us too, which is why we also offer opportunities for you to grow and develop your career. If you are looking to join a growing, dynamic business and want to be part of our amazing team we would love to hear from you. Our success is driven by the exceptional diversity of our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we encourage our employees to learn and grow, fuelled by mutual respect in a place where ideas flow and thrive.