Engineering Lead
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Position Overview & Specifications
JOB PURPOSE This is a fantastic opportunity to join our site which is home of Iconic Brands, such as Marmite, Colman’s, Bovril and Hellmann’s and become part of an enthusiastic and brand-driven team in the Burton-on-Trent Unilever factory. We are seeking experienced individuals to live your purpose in the work and drive our business forward in this exciting time, helping us to reduce losses, food waste, environmental impact, increase digitalisation and people development. RESPONSIBILITIES
- You will be part of the factory extended leadership team, leading a team of engineers working in shifts, who are the main ones responsible for breakdown response and reduction of downtime.
- Your team will be responsible for the breakdown response in the factory and assure a repair is performed in the shortest time possible, contributing to the MTTR KPI.
- You will be responsible for leading the team to deliver the shortest response to a breakdown, contributing to the line OEE and MTTR.
- After the breakdown, you and the team are responsible for delivering enough information and analysis to drive breakdown reduction and spare parts availability using CMMS and other WCM tools.
- Also, the shift engineers will coach the operators on autonomous maintenance activities and support their development in the line.
- You will be responsible for prioritising and resolving the abnormalities of the line.
- Lead, coach, and mentor the Shift Engineers and Technical Operators with a flexible approach.
- You have a NVQ L3 in Engineering and Post Apprenticeship skill level.
- You have had previous experience with engineering leadership in a factory environment, including process, packaging, material handling and utilities systems.
- You have practical experience in mechanical, electrical, and automation subjects.
- You will write reports, conduct data analysis and mechanical calculations.
- You will be a decision maker, making decisions taking in consideration production, resources and cost elements to achieve factory priorities and results.
- You will be a coach to the team - using WCM/TPM tools to support other team members and deliver higher results for the line.
- Electrical Skills and Diagnostic Technician with Programme Logic Control qualifications (Siemens S5/Siemens S7/Mitsubishi or Allen Bradley).
- Instrumentation and Control Skills
- It would be a bonus if you had experience of manufacturing in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Company and World Class Manufacturing.
- If you have previous experience in WCM/TPM and data analysis, then we want to hear from you!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Consumer Product Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Engineering Lead roles across Unilever's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Consumer Product Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,360 - £58,870 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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