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Automation Team Lead

Didsbury
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Automation Team Leader

Didsbury

Days role, Monday to Friday

£60,000 to £75,000

Bonus, Pension, Life Assurance, Holidays, other benefits

My client, a market leader within their industry, is looking for an experienced Automation Team Leader to spearhead the Automation team within the business carrying projects that are key for the business in it's continued growth in the market. This role involves orchestrating a team of highly skilled Automation professionals at a leading global manufacturer. An excellent role for a motivated individual looking to further their engineering career.

Role Description

To lead a team in delivering quality automation solutions with an agreed programme and cost framework
Evaluation of existing manual/semi-automated processes, implementing new suggestions and strategy for improvement
Continuous improvement of current packaging systems, ensuring team manages workload correctly
Full control of projects involving both internal and external providers
Modification and/or fabrication of parts to existing automation equipment for more flexibility.
Train, mentor and develop the team where possible at all timesSkills and Qualifications

Experienced in robot programming
Trained in PLC/HMI programming
Experienced with 3D drawing packages and able to read/complete technical drawings.
Experience of designing and implementing automation solutions on a small or large scale
Natural leadership, team leading qualities and desire to help others around them
Creative thinking
Ability to analyse and improve production processes
Excellent communication skills
Hands on approach
Excellent trouble shooting and analytical skillsCompany Information

As a business our client is a true market leader within their industry with a strong presence across the UK. With a secure portfolio of clients these roles provide a stable and secure opportunity in the present economic market.

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for technically motivated engineers. If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV to directly to Ben Watkins at (url removed)

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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