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Engineering Team Manager Location: Bicester At Ocado Solutions and Client Services we are responsible for providing Ocado's innovative advanced robotics technology, known as the Ocado Smart Platform ("OSP"), to our major retailer clients around the world. OSP comprises access to Ocado's physical infrastructure solutions, running highly efficient warehouse operations for the single pick of products, together with the entire end-to-end proprietary software applications and advanced robotics required to operate a world-class online grocery business. About the role: We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Team Manager to join our team at Ocado's state-of-the-art, automated Mini Customer Fulfilment Centre in Bicester, which is around 164,000 square feet and boasts world leading technology, that is predominantly developed in house at Ocado. At full capacity we will be fulfilling over 30,000 customer orders a week from Bicester, which requires a 24/7 operation and a dedicated team of Engineers and Technicians. As our Engineering Team Manager, your day-to-day responsibilities include: Day to day supervision of shift engineers, technicians and maintenance shift members including prioritisation and allocation of workload Managing a team of Approx: 6 direct reportsWorking closely with inbound, outbound and other support teams on a daily basis to ensure direction of labour and planned engineering activities fully support operation.Be proactive in the development of team members through advising, leading and motivating team members, assessing capability and identifying and resolving training and skill requirementsTo be involved in disciplinary issues for team membersAssessment of engineering team skills and assisting in up-skilling and training of staff, providing a positive coaching and mentoring environment.Training of staff in the integration of first line maintenance of plant and equipment Management and development of department processes; including shift handovers, briefs and defect reporting/resolvingReporting and monitoring of data capture for automation and maintenance activitiesAbility to lead from the front driving pace accuracy and standards. As part of this you must also be competent and experienced as an Engineer, either mechanically or electrically and must be familiar and competent with both streams of engineering to enable decision-makingWork to and follow all CDM guidance, both external (CDM Regulations 2015 and associated Guidance L153) and internal (the Ocado CDM15 procedures and processes, HS&E policy and associated Arrangement Policies). To seek guidance from the HS&E team where there is uncertainty What We Would Like To See: Good technical ability relating to automation hardware and software, this may include, but is not limited to: HNC Engineering, equivalent relevant Degree coupled with relevant applied learning, Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, Electrical and/or mechanical skills preferably gained in an FMCG background to at least NVQ3 Experience at a management or supervisory level within an automated environmentGood organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritiseSound analytical skills with an eye for detail; good problem solving ability and a practical approachComprehensive understanding of production, picking and storage MHE systems, gained from experience in an automated environmentExperience of a FMCG environment.Experience of working with Computerised maintenance management systemsNumerate and PC literate including Word, Excel etc. Shifts: Our Engineering Team work a Panama Shift pattern. This is a slow rotating shift system that uses 12-hr shifts to provide 24/7 coverage. Typically this can mean working pro rata just 6 months of a year! However as a full time position you must be flexible and required to work weekdays and weekends both days and nights within this shift pattern. Please note your training may be carried out at different UK site locations. What will I get in return? Competitive salary and benefits including Free Shares and Life Assurance15% off your Ocado shoppingOnsite subsidised café and company shop offering discounts of up to 70% on groceries from leading brands and major retailersPrivate HealthcareNational discounts including Vodafone, Various Attractions, Cineworld, Enterprise Car Hire and many more Enhanced Pension scheme - matching up to 7% of your contributionsEmployee Assistance Programme We are thrilled to welcome applicants from across the world. Please note that unfortunately we are unable to cover the cost of your visa at this time. We do cover the relevant company costs for visa sponsorship. For all employment offers made for UK roles, it is expected that you will be based in the UK in commutable distance, ready for your first day of work, so please keep this in mind. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Equal Opportunity Employer Ocado is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employers are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status. We will always aim to respond to everyone who applies for one of our roles. Sometimes though we have a lot of applicants and it takes us a little while to get back to everyone. If you haven't heard from us within two weeks of your application, then you should take it that you have not been successful on this occasion and accept our apologies that we didn't manage to get back to you personally. Due to the fast-paced nature of Ocado's business our vacancy close dates may be subject to change.

This is a hybrid role - 2/3 days in the office per week and the rest from home. Your overall goal within the business will be coaching and development of apprentices through the Apprenticeship Standards, tracking their progression through the apprenticeship journey. You will work alongside the employer to develop the plans for how and when the on-programme and end-point assessments will be delivered and assess the apprentices progress towards the development of their knowledge, skills, and behaviours. You will also work closely with the Service Delivery Manager, Quality and Curriculum Manager and Sales teams to establish effective ways of learning to improve learner satisfaction and success rates. Main duties: * Motivate and encourage learning and development in your learners. * At the start of the apprenticeship, review the contents of the standard with the employer and apprentice and then negotiate and help to plan the projects and tasks that will be needed for the apprentice to meet the standard in full. * Engage with the employer and apprentice on setting new targets and refining the project plans as the apprenticeship progresses. * Recording and reporting on activity on the E-portfolio system Aptem. * Provide a good level of feedback for the summative portfolio which meets Ofsted and the apprenticeship standards. * Advise the IQA when a project has been completed and is ready for quality assurance. * Prepare the apprentice for their end-point assessment interview by asking regular appropriate questions that build on the skills as the apprentice progresses. * Prepare the apprentice for their end-point assessment practical by observing demonstrations on the apprentices' practical skills, which will expand during the apprenticeship. * Embed Maths and English Functional skills into the coaching sessions. Experience: * Experience in an Infrastructure Technician/Network Engineer Skills Coach or Assessor role for a minimum of 1 year is essential or any other relevant industry experience. * Experience in learner/employee development is essential. * Essential: Assessor qualification such as TAQA, A1 or suitable IT degree. * Desirable: Relevant IT Vendor qualifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, CCNA, ITIL. Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As a result of the high number of applications we receive for each role advertised we regret that we may be unable to deliver individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 7 days then unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. We will retain your details with the intention of keeping you informed of other suitable opportunities that may arise. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. National Skills Agency is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds

PETA Training are looking to source an exceptional Technical Apprentice for a business that develops, manufactures, markets and provides solutions within the fiber optic cable infrastructure, for telecom companies. This is an exciting opportunity to learn how to design, develop and build prototype products. As a Engineering Technician Apprentice, you will have the following: Chance to become a valued member of a highly skilled team Progression and development opportunities Support through HE qualifications Career pathways for the right candidates Excellent rewards with performance related pay structureAbout the role As a Engineering Technician Apprentice, you will: Gain an understanding of the technical aspects of the design teams' activities Learn about how fibre optic cable systems work Become competent using Solidworks 3D modelling software Learn how to undertake the design and modifications to a range of Hexatronic products Gain an understanding of how cable terminations, link boxes, joints and splitter hubs work Learn how to complete supporting documentation Eventually become able to support the development of procedures and processes to improve the efficiency of the design area Become competent in monitoring processes using root cause analysis and problem-solving tools to effectively resolve issues Learn how to identify cost effective interventions to solve problems Become responsible in accordance with scheduled requirements and effectively communicate any changes to internal customers Learn how to make a contribution to a range of projects and work collaboratively with the sites engineering team Attend college / PETA and complete coursework on time and to the required standard Take on additional responsibility in years 2, 3 and 4 Training to be provided During the foundation phase (18-months day release) you will complete a Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (Foundation Competence) at the PETA Ltd Engineering Training Centre in Havant (5-minute walk from Havant Railway Station), consisting of the following units: Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements Working efficiently and effectively in an engineering environment Using and communicating technical information Producing CAD models (drawings) using a CAD system Conducting business improvement activities General machining, fitting and assembly applications Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment Maintaining electrical equipment/systems Assembling and testing electronic circuits General welding applications You will then pass through the foundation Gateway and progress onto your Level 3 development programme and complete: A BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing (Development Knowledge), requiring two years of day release and a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Development Competence), completed within the workplace Apprenticeship standard Engineering Technician Essential Skills To be considered for the role of Engineering Technician Apprentice, you will require the following skills: You will be dextrous with a desire to undertake the practical aspects of this role Have good communication skills You will be organised and work in a tidy, professional manner Have an excellent attention to detail You will possess good interpersonal and written skills Have good numerical, logical, organisational and analytical skills You will be computer literatePersonal qualities Once trained you will be able to work effectively when supervised, with the ability to work on your own initiative when required You will have a flexible approach with the ability to think on your feet. A genuine interest in design with aspiration to become an engineering specialist You must be able to work flexibly in respect of the requirements of the post Commit to further training and personal development You will demonstrate an interest in Hexatronic and the wider manufacturing industry Desired qualifications Minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent (incl. math's, English, science) at Grade C/4 BTEC or relevant Engineering qualification is desirable A Level qualifications or equivalents in relevant subject including math's or science will be looked upon favourably About Company Our client manufactures and distributes innovative solutions and components for telecommunications networks, specifically within passive fibre optic infrastructure along with customized product development and on-site production and manufacturing. Their products are mainly used in the fixed line telecom, FTTH, FTTB, Data Centre, mobile and submarine networks. If you have the skills and experience required to excel in the role of Engineering Technician Apprentice, we want to hear from you. Click APPLY below