Total 2 Manager level Engineering job vacancies in Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1LX

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An opportunity has arisen for a Design Engineering Manager to join our busy team who create bespoke storage designs for our
customers who we manufacture and install a range of storage products for. You will be based at our Telford site with an occasional
requirement to travel to other Whittan sites From turnkey designs to supporting our network of approved storage resellers every
day is a different challenge. The Whittan group is the market leading supplier of pallet racking, shelving, mezzanine and lockers
in the UK and we are proud of the length of service of many of our team as they grow and develop their careers with us. Selling
via a number of sales channels with market leading brands we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and
industrial environments in the UK and Europe.



The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a Design Manager or a similar leadership role within a fast paced manufacturing
and sales environment. Previous experience within the storage industry, particularly racking, shelving and or mezzanines would be
desirable.



The role will involve ensuring the design team are offering an excellent service level to all indirect and direct customers. The
design team have a direct influence on our sales success therefore effective leadership of the design team is required to ensure
we maximise our sales through accurate interpretation of customers’ requirements, effective communication at all stages, quality
information and speed of response.





Key responsibilities:



* Allocating quotes and orders to an appropriate designer within your team based on skill
* set and capacity to achieve return dates.
* Manage the resource and workload regularly to update sales, customers and project
* managers of progress.
* Checking of quotes and orders for accuracy prior to submission.
* Managing re quotes and customer changes effectively to ensure accuracy throughout the
* life cycle of the quote or order
* Work closely with the bid manager to ensure bid timescales are adhered to.
* Ensure we mitigate design risks and ensure any residual risks are documented correctly to
* adhere to CDM 2015 regulations.
* Ensure 100% compliance of all HR processes for the whole design team.
* Investigate all cost of failure to ensure processes are put in place to mitigate future errors.
* Further develop the core capabilities of the engineering team through coaching and training to achieve career plans for members
of the team.



Required experience/skills/qualifications:

* Confident communicator
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Excellent mentoring and coaching skills
* High attention to detail
* Diploma degree in a mechanical or general engineering with a focus on engineering maths, design and science
* Minimum GCSE A-C or equivalent in English, Science and Maths.
* Full UK driving licence



Company Benefits:

* Competitive Salary
* 33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays
* Company pension
* Life assurance
* Company Car
* Employee discount scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Monthly STAR Awards
* Medicash Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle2Work Scheme



For more information, please contact HR@whittan.com [HR@whittan.com]



The Whittan Group promotes equality of opportunity in that everyone who works for us and any job applicants will be treated
equally, regardless of gender or gender reassignment, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, race, colour, marital or civil
partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Search International are working with a respected and well-established, family run manufacturer of soft drinks. With over 30 years of successful trading and ambitious growth plans, they are looking for exceptional people to join their team and contribute to the future success of the business.

The Role:

As Engineering Team Leader you will be responsible for the day-to-day engineering activities and supervision of Maintenance Engineers. Ensuring that reactive and corrective maintenance complies with health, safety, food safety, statutory requirements and Company standards. Supporting the achievement of key site KPI’s on a daily basis.

Main duties will include:

· Supervision of a team of Maintenance Engineers delegating activities and monitoring progress.

· Maintaining clear communication and accurate reporting on all engineering works.

· Taking responsibility for ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation during all work activities including health and safety risk assessments and Company standards.

· Produce PM’s for all production lines.

· Support the Shift Manager in prioritising issues and best utilising equipment availability in order to drive OEE performance.

Candidate requirements:

You will have previously worked in a FMCG industry as a trained Mechanical/Electrical Engineer and be able to demonstrate your line management skills. You will be resilient and able to work to tight deadlines. As a natural communicator you'll have great people skills and the ability to organise resources where required.

Hours and Location:

You will be based at our production facility working an average of 42 hours per week on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, 0545 to 1815.

If you feel you have the right skills for the job, please forward your current CV at your earliest convenience.

On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role.

All applicants must have a Right to Work in the UK and be able to provide documentation to this effect.

Due to the high levels of interest we receive for our roles, we cannot always respond to each application. Therefore if you do not hear back from us within 48 hours, you have not been shortlisted for this role.

Search International Ltd are specialist recruiters within the Food, Drink and FMCG Sector.

We specialise in Permanent and Interim Recruitment for the following core disciplines - Technical & Quality- Research & Development - Production & Operations - Engineering- Supply Chain- Sales & Marketing – Human Resources – Finance – Graduates – Transport & Logistics

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