Engineering Manager in Leicester

Location: Leicester
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: Cromwell Group (Holdings) Ltd
Job Hours: Full-time

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At Cromwell we support amazing businesses in the UK and internationally to keep their operations running and people safe, and our goal is to become the easiest company for them to deal with.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Engineering Manager to join our team.

This positions primary responsibility is to manage the maintenance of all conveyor and building related systems in order to support the goals of the DC. Providing technical expertise for day-to-day issues and providing solutions for reoccurring problems. A thorough understanding of mechanical, electrical, basic power distribution/controls, conveyor systems, powered industrial equipment (PIE) and building assets/components is required to provide maximum system uptime.

Managing a team of engineers across multiple shifts, strong leadership and organizational skills are needed to drive our business behaviours/principles whilst ensuring works undertaken are done so safely, on-time and within budget.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manage of the day-to-day running of the engineering function in terms of work orders whilst ensuring safe working practices are adhered to.
  • Respond when required to system issues involving conveyors, PIE, sortation and controls.
  • Assists with any infrastructure upgrades along with modifications/repairs to DC assets.
  • Basic troubleshooting/diagnostics and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control system components of the conveyor system and building components, including but not limited to: PLCsDrivesInvertorsEncodersScannersPower distributionCommunication systems
  • Ability to work independently on projects and work assignments.
  • Work with contractors, service providers and other maintenance personnel.
  • Ability to operate all material handling and mobile equipment within the Distribution Center.
  • Support department expenditure through cost/contract negotiations.
  • Provide and maintain a spares package to allow for reduced downtime.
  • Equipment and tools must be readily available for the function to perform effectively and efficiently.
  • Team member engagement, behaviors and welfare should be at the forefront of all decisions and actions to continually make Cromwell a great place to work (GPTW)
  • Ability to conduct and hold performance related conversations
  • Easily adjusts to changes in priorities, and flexible to respond to on-call emergencies.
  • Works in cross-functional teams and work groups to identify and resolve problems by proposing unique and innovative solutions.
  • Keeps Engineering Manager informed of progress on assignments, projects and repair functions.
  • Must be available for 24-hour on-call rotation.
  • Ensures all controlled areas and equipment remain fully compliant at all times.

    • Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure the company standards for delivering a distinctive customer experience are at the forefront of all business interactions.
  • Ensure the company HR policy and conditions of employment detailed in the employment guide are applied in all areas of responsibility.
  • Ensure all requirements of the company security and anti-bribery & corruption policies are observed and adhered to.
  • Promote a professional image of the Cromwell group and comply with the equal opportunities and business conduct policies including work related events which take place outside normal working hours.
  • Maintain and comply with Cromwell group corporate social responsibility, Health and Safety and environmental standards.
  • Read and comply with all other Cromwell group standards, policies, procedures and agreements.

    • Experience and Skills Required

  • GCSE/O level qualifications in English and Maths
  • A recognised apprenticeship in an engineering discipline
  • HND/HNC qualification in an engineering discipline (Preferable)
  • PLC experience/qualification (Fault finding only)
  • A background of working on automated conveyor systems
  • Experience of managing a small team of engineers
  • Ability to self-manage and priorities workload
  • Capable of reading, following and understand electrical drawings
  • Capable of reading, following and understand mechanical drawings
  • Fault finding within a “Live” environment
  • People management / good communication skills
  • Organised and able to carry out administration tasks

    • What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive annual leave allowance with annual purchase scheme
  • Group Personal Pension
  • Company Funded Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Company bonus
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Commitment to employee development plans
  • 24/7 Wellbeing and Employee Support

    • Other benefits include: Company Sick Pay, Company Maternity & Paternity Pay, Discount Benefits Platform and Discounted Cromwell Products.

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    About Cromwell Group (Holdings) Ltd

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    Cromwell has been established for over 50 years and is a supplier of maintenance, repair and operations type products, offering an unrivalled choice of products to all industries, professions and trades.

    From cutting tools to personal protection products and from precision equipment to abrasives and power tools, our extensive range brings together all the major brands and more in an unrivalled selection available from a single source.

    We also offer a diverse profile of technical and specialist support, which ranges from in-depth product expertise, to on-site solutions to enable you to maximise performance.

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