Workshop & Field Team Leader

Type of contract: Permanent

Salary: GBP 45000 - GBP 50000 per year

Location: Rochester

Our client's dynamic business in Rochester is dedicated to delivering a range of sophisticated metering and data acquisition solutions to the power industry. Their comprehensive portfolio includes both hardware and software products, developed in-house or sourced from trusted third-party suppliers. They specialise in tackling complex network solutions, Dynamic System Monitoring, Power Quality, and Generator performance monitoring.

As part of their team, you will be responsible for leading their assembly and commissioning teams, both locally and remotely, based on customer sites. Reporting directly to Workshop & Field Manager you will act as deputy on a wide range of project delivery responsibilities.

You'll make a difference by:

• Lead, develop and motivate a group of dedicated qualified workshop and field team members to achieve the targets set
• Ensure adherence to defined guidelines, processes and procedures; Support overtime and expenses claims review and approval
• Coordinate engineering activities performed by a team and control execution according to the organisational guidelines; Preparation and review of RAMS and job cards
• Provide suitable work environment and implement people management processes; Own and manage training and tools log for all team member 
• Support planning and allocation of resources and budgets to engineering projects and activities; Collaborate with Project Coordinator and Tendering Engineer

• Perform work-in-progress and post-completion audits, also on customer sites

  
  

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Electrical/technical background required
• Self-sufficient and organised; Self-starter keen to pick up new skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability and an engineering curiosity mindset
• Excellent administration written and verbal communication skills
• Stakeholder management skills across all levels of seniority

It would be great if you have the following, but these are not necessary:

• People management and leadership experience
• Knowledge of power industry, transmission and distribution networks
• Knowledge of Information security and Cybersecurity
• Ability to interpret and use project planning software (AutoCAD knowledge)

Our client values your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us! So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.