Up to £48,000 per annum
Monday to Thursdays 8am - 4pm and Fridays 8am - 2pm
Aylesford
25-day holiday plus Bank Holiday
Work Pension

Hays Recruitment are seeking an experienced Engineering Team leader in manufacturing for our client in Kent.

This role is to lead the Engineering Team's activities to maintain and improve the reliability of the process. We are looking for someone who has worked in manufacturing before and has a proven track record.
Outline of key Responsibilities:

* Utilisation of the engineering team to carry out planned, scheduled and unplanned maintenance.
* Support/advise the Engineering Co-ordinator on the final planning of the Engineering Work Schedule.
* Plan engineering work prior to scheduling.
* Agree Maintenance plan with Production Planning.
* Follow the agreed schedule to complete planned engineering work.
* Attend daily production meetings.
* Day to day resource management - holidays/sickness/timekeeping
* Review and ensure company CMMS asset data is maintained.
* Seek out opportunities to improve efficiencies in engineering.
* Support and develop the engineering skills and knowledge within the team.
* Lead the engineering team with 6S / C.I. initiatives.

We are seeking someone who has the ability to work within a team and lead that team on day-to-day duties.
Experienced mechanical/electrical engineer working in an operational/ manufacturing/technical environment.
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and BTEC Higher qualified.
Able to identify areas of improvement within a team and to coach/ mentor to achieve required results.
Demonstrate discretion and ensure confidentiality of system information.Ability to understand engineering based on KPI's, good communication skills, time management skills - ability to plan and execute work within agreed timescales.
Able to identify priority tasks and adjust own priorities to suit.
If you believe this role is suitable for you or would like to know more about the role then please do not hesitate to contact me.

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