Engineering Team Leader

Description:

Are you ready to lead engineering excellence in a high-volume manufacturing environment? HellermannTyton has an exciting Engineering Team Leader opportunity!

Location: Manchester, M22 4TY

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 36 per week, Mon to Thur 07:00 to 16:00, Fri 07:00 to 14:00

About Us:

HellermannTyton is a leading global manufacturer of cable management, data connectivity, and network infrastructure solutions. Since 1935, we have provided innovative solutions for cable management needs, operating 15 world-class manufacturing facilities across 38 countries with over 6,000 employees. We are part of the APTIV Group and are currently undergoing a period of strategic change to enhance performance and drive growth.

Engineering Team Leader - The Role:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will drive the strategic development of engineering systems and implement robust preventative maintenance programmes across our manufacturing site. You will lead our Health and Safety standards, utilise data-driven KPIs and real-time performance measurement to ensure maximum manufacturing efficiency, and champion continuous improvement initiatives. This role combines technical leadership with people management to deliver manufacturing excellence.

Engineering Team Leader - Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and develop the engineering team, mentoring apprentices and supporting the wider site engineering function

- Establish and maintain Health and Safety methods across manufacturing areas, proactively benchmarking best practice and driving improvements

- Manage engineering projects including installation and introduction of new equipment and technologies

- Develop and implement robust preventative maintenance programmes with effective communication and documentation

- Create real-time performance measurement and visual management systems to maximise manufacturing performance

- Work collaboratively with the Engineering Manager, Quality, HSE and other functions to ensure a team-based approach

- Maintain and communicate relevant KPIs using effective analysis of maintenance reporting data

Engineering Team Leader - You:

- Time-served apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering with minimum Level 3 qualification (NVQ, BTEC or ONC)

- Minimum 5 years experience in high-volume manufacturing environments

- Strong technical proficiency in injection moulding, automation, robotics, material feed systems and PLC diagnostics

- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite

Benefits:

- Enhanced annual leave

- Enhanced family-friendly leave policies

- Enhanced sick pay scheme

- Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support including counselling and employee assistance programme

- Free on-site car parking

- Subsidised canteen facilities

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