Join our dynamic Equipment Operations Team and be part of a high-tech environment where innovation meets excellence. We are a leading employer dedicated to the production of magnetic read-write heads used in data storage. Our team is critical to maintaining the efficiency and safety of our manufacturing facility.
About the role - you will:
We are looking for an inspiring leader to motivate, mentor, and develop a team of Engineering Specialists. As the team leader, you will oversee planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance across a wide range of complex manufacturing equipment. Your leadership will ensure the highest standards of equipment availability and effectiveness.
You will:
* Manage a team of Technicians, including communicating goals, providing training and development opportunities, and giving performance feedback in a high-performing team environment.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures, including reporting accidents/incidents/work-related illnesses, conducting safety audits, and adhering to standard operating procedures.
* Report on equipment condition, analyze breakdown patterns, and ensure preventative maintenance is completed as scheduled using the maintenance database system.
* Lead during downtime situations to resolve issues promptly and effectively.
* Adapt plans and manage changes resulting from priority shifts, resource adjustments, policies, organizational changes, or technology updates.
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness.
* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of ongoing enhancement within the team.
* Provide engineering advice and support to operational teams regarding equipment performance.
* Build cross-departmental relationships within the facility to improve work effectiveness.
* Focus on achieving results that meet or exceed plans and goals.
About you:
* You are an inspiring leader capable of motivating, mentoring, and developing a team of Engineering Specialists.
* You excel in effective communication, setting clear goals, providing training, and delivering constructive feedback.
* You are adaptable and skilled at managing changes arising from priorities, resources, policies, or technology.
Your experience includes:
* Proven leadership within a high-performing team environment.
* Relevant Level 4 Qualification (e.g., Technical or Management) or a Level 3 Qualification with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
You may also have:
* A relevant health and safety qualification such as CSR Gold, IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent.
* A strong technical profile with experience analyzing trends and patterns to identify preventative maintenance solutions and continuous improvement opportunities.
Additional Benefits:
Seagate offers many benefits, including private healthcare, pension schemes, employee assistance programs, on-site gym, flexible work arrangements, and ongoing training and development opportunities.
Application Details:
If interested, please complete an application on our careers page by midnight on Wednesday, 16th July 2025. Please include how you meet the criteria in your Cover Letter or CV.
Work Shifts:
12-hour onsite shifts, including days and nights, with various rotating schedules. This is a full-time position working 42 hours per week.
Location:
Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Our site is a large manufacturing facility with amenities including an on-site cafe, gym, and various employee networks and resource groups.
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