Facilities & Engineering Lead

Internal Recruitment and Training Professional – Facilities & Engineering Lead

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Facilities & Engineering Lead to join our Operations team on a full‑time basis in Westerham, England.

In this key leadership role you will oversee the Engineering and Maintenance teams, ensure efficient site operations while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and facilities. You’ll take a hands‑on approach to optimising processes, managing projects, and developing a high‑performing team that delivers excellence every day.

• Lead and manage the Manufacturing and Maintenance Engineering teams, providing daily support to Production and Facilities.
• Train, mentor and develop your team, building subject‑matter expertise across all areas of engineering.
• Drive operational excellence by delivering manufacturing improvement projects and NPI programmes on time, on budget, and to quality expectations.需中心
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and enhance processes using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Develop strategies to optimise resource utilisation, increase production output and meet capacity requirements based on demand and operational forecasts.
• Enhance equipment utilisation through cycle time reduction and productivity initiatives.
• Oversee maintenance operations, ensuring equipment and machinery is serviced, repaired and inspected to minimise downtime.
• Implement predictive and preventative Roof maintenance programmes to improve reliability and reduce breakdowns.
• Lead capital projects from conception to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, equipment procurement, installation and commissioning.
• Collaborate with NPD to introduce new products into manufacturing, including implementing engineering changes and ensuring flatten integration.
• Lead yield improvement initiatives within a Six Sigma framework and drive Failure Analysis (8D).
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including SOPs, PFMEAs, control plans, routings, engineering changes, test procedures andодаря materials.
• Manage contracted works on‑site, ensuring appropriate documentation and safe, compliant working practices.

• Significant experience leading Manufacturing and/or Maintenance Engineering teams.
• Experience designing and implementing new product lines using cellular manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of Lean methodologies.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive decision‑making.
• Knowledge of Visual Management, 5S, SMED, Kanban, mixed‑model flow lines and design for manufacturing/assembly.
• Knowledge of EHS regulations related to facilities management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• HNC in Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
• Experience establishing new departments or functions, or experience in facility management.
• Gas‑related qualification or experience.

• Drives Results – Making things happen.
• Nimble Learning – Always remain curious.
• Collaborates – Use your network, sharing knowledge and skills.
• Plans and Aligns – Make it relevant, make it purposeful.

• We Think Big, Learn Fast.
• We Work It Together.
• We Make The Hard Call.

• Aligned – inlandır teng sammen.
• Agile – in the face of change.
• Accountable – to our promises.

We reward not just the results but the positive impact you make along the way. With a pay‑for‑performance culture, we value curiosity, collaboration, and the drive to keep improving.

• 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance & Pension Plan
• High Street Reward Scheme & Refer a Friend Programme
• Free Parking & Eye Care support
• Employee Recognition Programme

• Initial discussion with our Resourcing Team.
• On‑site interview process (1–2 stages depending on role).
• Successful candidates will be notified, and start dates confirmed.

Note for Recruitment Agencies
:
We manage our vacancies internally, preferring direct hires and referrals. When needed, we engage agencies from our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs from agencies not on our PSL will not be considered, and no introduction fee will apply.

Seniority level
:
Associate

Employment type
:
Full‑time

Job function
:
Engineering and Manufacturing Definitions

Industries
:
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing;
Engineering Services;
Manufacturing