Engineering Team Leader

Job Summary
Reporting to the Site Manager/Supervisor, the Team Leader will support managerial duties and ensure that KNAPP provides a fully functional automation system for our exceptional customer service. This is a critical role, and the Team Leader will have experience in leading and coordinating a team of maintenance engineers and carry out hands-on maintenance to ensure the plant runs smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Promote a strong safety culture and adhere to Health & Safety and statutory procedures
Prepare and chair Daily Review Meetings with Key Stakeholders
Provide emergency breakdown support on all equipment and software, managing issues and adhering to the internal escalation process in partnership with the customer
Control maintenance activities on site, speed of response, quality of repair, and standards of workmanship
Coordinate a team of onsite engineers and third-party repair companies with their activities on site
Undertake analysis of CMMS data to assist forward planning for CI opportunities
Maintain Quality of Service by ensuring high-quality communications between both customers and KNAPP
Ensure that reports are well written and legible
Ensure that all spare part usage is accounted for
Provide flexibility and the best use of skills and capabilities of the maintenance team on site
People Leadership including delivery of performance reviews, development and coaching of the team, dealing with employee relations issues and employee welfare and wellbeing
Manage the day-to-day running of the team, including tasks such as approving holiday bookings and holding return-to-work meetings
Act as a role model demonstrating company values
Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
Proven history of strength in people leadership and development. A recognised engineering qualification (ONC minimum), ideally HNC or above. Minimum 3 years’ experience in a relevant transferrable industry or service. Hold an IOSH certificate & adhere to all company/customer legislative and H&S procedures. Recognised apprenticeship in an engineering field would be desirable. Experience of managing teams would be desirable. Experience of having operated a CMMS system preferred. Proven track record in service maintenance. Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing. Computer Literate, MS Office/CMMS systems
Important Behaviours
Appreciation: Recognises the achievement of others
Creativity: Is resourceful and innovative
Courage: Willing to learn and try new things
Openness: Always approachable and helpful
Reliability: Consistently gives their best
Company Benefits
KNAPP will contribute up to 6% pension
Private healthcare including dental and optical cover
Cycle to work scheme
Employee referral scheme
Employee assistance programme
Employee of the Quarter awards
Tips for Applicants
Are you looking for new challenges? Do your eyes sparkle with enthusiasm when you talk about your specialist area? Do you gladly take on responsibility? Are you able to grasp complex issues? Are you brave enough to take new paths and do you view changes as exciting opportunities? Then apply now! We look forward to getting to know you.
Here are a few tips for a successful application:
Complete + online + authentic = good chances
Complete: The following documents are important to us: Cover letter (please indicate your core areas in the case of speculative applications), CV (résumé) in tabular format with a photo, Diploma certificates and evidence of professional experience
Online: Please only apply via our application tool. Tip: Apply for current vacancies to maximize your chances. In the case of speculative applications, it can take some time before we have an appropriate offer for you.
Authentic: Once you have completed the first two steps, you are a good deal closer to your new job. If your educational and professional backgrounds fit one of our job opportunities we will invite you to an interview in person. The interview is the most important part of the application process. Above all, we look for authenticity. During the interview, we will find out whether our expectations match each other and whether a long-term cooperation can be formed.
Application Process
Apply online
Confirmation of receipt sent
Human Resources and specific department look at your documents
If we like what we see: invitation to an interview in person
The excitement builds: first interview in person
If necessary: second interview in person
Do we fit well together? Welcome to KNAPP! To ensure a speedy application process, please only apply via our application tool. After submitting your application you will receive a confirmation of receipt.
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