Engineering lead Work, Jobs in Harpenden, Hrt (with Salaries)

Lead Engineering Operations Manager
Ocado Group —Luton
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Project Engineering Lead
Leonardo UK Ltd —Luton
- £59,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Lead Manufacturing Engineering Specialist
Leonardo UK Ltd —Luton
- £59,400 - £68,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Travel
- Negotiation
- Work from home
- Flexible schedule
Quality Engineering Lead
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Analytics Engineering Lead
Kaluza —London
- £90,000 - £114,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- SQL
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Critical Facilities Maintenance Shift Lead Engineer
NTT Global Data Centers —Hemel Hempstead
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Analysis skills
- HVAC
Engineering Team Lead
Whittan —Milton Keynes
- Overtime
- Engineering
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Engineering Team Lead
Expleo —Stevenage
- Engineering
- No travel
- Leadership
Electronic Engineering Trials Lead
MBDA —Stevenage
- £55,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Laboratory experience
- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
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TechOps Engineering Lead
Sparta —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- AWS
- SharePoint
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Lead Systems Engineer
Leonardo UK Ltd —Luton
- £67,000 - £81,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
EMEA Engineering Operations Lead (AVP equivalent)
Morgan Stanley —London
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
Calibration & Maintenance Engineering Team Lead
MBDA —Stevenage
- £50,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Free parking
Programs and Solutions Lead - Supply Chain and Engineering (Procurement)
Roche —Welwyn
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
Engineering Operations Support Lead
CBRE —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Engineering Technical Lead
Softcat —Marlow
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- SQL
- AWS
- Flexible schedule
Associate / Technical Director Flood Risk Modelling Lead
AECOM —St Albans
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Scripting
Regional Manufacturing Excellence Lead
Ball Corporation —Luton
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
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Engineering Deputy Shift Lead
CBRE —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Acquisition Engineering Team Lead
Alpaca —London
- Remote
- Management
- JavaScript
- Mentoring
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Lead Engineering Operations Manager

Ocado Group -
Luton

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Job details

1 day ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount

Qualifications

Engineering
Analysis skills
Root cause analysis
Communication skills

Full job description

To lead the engineering operation within a 5+ module, highly automated Ocado Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC), ensuring maximum availability, reliability, and performance of complex material handling equipment (MHE) and automation systems. This role is accountable for delivering engineering excellence in a fast-paced, customer-critical environment, directly supporting fulfilment performance and customer satisfaction.

Key Accountabilities

Own and deliver site engineering KPIs: availability, throughput, SLA performance, and downtime reduction
Maximise performance of automated systems including robotics, conveyors, and control systems
Lead and develop engineering teams operating in a 24/7 automated environment
Drive a strong reliability and preventative maintenance culture
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation performance and efficiency
Manage engineering budgets, cost control, and resource planning
Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, and engineering standards
Act as the Lead engineering interface with site operations

Core Responsibilities

Automation & Engineering Performance
Ensure high availability and performance of all automated MHE systems
Lead root cause analysis of major faults and implement long-term fixes
Drive predictive and preventative maintenance strategies
Work closely with central engineering and automation support teams
Optimise system performance using data and engineering insight

Operations Integration

Partner with CFC operations to align engineering priorities with customer demand
Minimise operational disruption through effective planning and response
Ensure engineering activities support throughput and service targets
Provide real-time escalation and decision-making during critical incidents

People Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop Lead Engineering Managers, Engineering Team Managers, Engineers, and technicians
Build a high-performing, accountable engineering culture
Ensure robust succession planning and capability development
Support recruitment and performance management in partnership with HR

Safety & Compliance

Champion a safety-first culture across all engineering activities
Ensure compliance with all statutory and Ocado HSE standards
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions

You may be asked to perform tasks as required by management deemed as a reasonable request.

This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the role, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of possible role responsibilities, tasks and duties and is subject to review.

The responsibilities, tasks and duties of the job holder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, might form part of the job.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Degree in an Engineering discipline
Registered as a CEng or IEng with a recognised engineering institution
Significant experience leading engineering teams in automated or high-volume environments
Strong knowledge of automated MHE, robotics, and control systems
Proven track record of improving equipment reliability and performance
Experience working in a 24/7 operational environment
Strong leadership and decision-making capability under pressure
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Additional Information

This role operates in a highly automated, fast-paced fulfilment environment and requires flexibility, resilience, and a strong focus on operational performance. Responsibilities may evolve in line with business needs.

Benefits

We believe in supporting our people with meaningful, flexible benefits that prioritise well-being and work-life balance. Here's a snapshot of what you can expect:

Financial assistance is available for eligible UK candidates relocating 35 miles or more for this role

Time to recharge: 264 hours annual leave, plus the option to buy more
Health & wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance from your first month, wellbeing support through specialist apps and EAP, plus Income Protection and Life Assurance.
Family-first policies: 22 weeks paid maternity/primary carer leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (after qualifying period).
Financial support: Pension with employer matching up to 7%, share schemes (Sharesave & BAYE), and interest-free loans for train tickets.
Commuter perks: Cycle to Work Scheme.
Exclusive discounts: 15% off at Ocado.com with free delivery (starting in your first month).

Ocado is an equal opportunities employer and as such make 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.

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engineering lead jobs in harpenden, hrt

Lead Engineering Operations Manager

Project Engineering Lead

Lead Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

Quality Engineering Lead

Analytics Engineering Lead

Critical Facilities Maintenance Shift Lead Engineer

Engineering Team Lead

Engineering Team Lead

Electronic Engineering Trials Lead

TechOps Engineering Lead

Lead Systems Engineer

EMEA Engineering Operations Lead (AVP equivalent)

Calibration & Maintenance Engineering Team Lead

Programs and Solutions Lead - Supply Chain and Engineering (Procurement)

Engineering Operations Support Lead

Engineering Technical Lead

Associate / Technical Director Flood Risk Modelling Lead

Regional Manufacturing Excellence Lead

Engineering Deputy Shift Lead

Acquisition Engineering Team Lead

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