Alexander Steele Recruitment
Automation Team Lead
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Automation Team Leader
Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £44k, plus pension & benefits
Working Hours: 4 on 4 off (Perm Nights 6 till 6)
Career Progression: Long term career progression opportunities
I am currently recruiting for an Automation Team Leader to support the launch of a major new automated production line within a leading food manufacturing business.
This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in commissioning state-of-the-art automation technology while leading a team in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment. If you enjoy combining technical expertise with people leadership and want to be part of an exciting investment programme, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
The Opportunity
As an Automation Team Leader, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day performance of a highly automated production line, ensuring maximum efficiency, reliability, and operational excellence.
Working closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams, you'll help drive performance from day one while supporting the successful commissioning and optimisation of new automated equipment.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the daily operation and optimisation of a highly automated production line
- Troubleshoot automation and robotic systems to maximise uptime and efficiency
- Coach, develop, and support Automation Technicians
- Carry out minor planned preventative maintenance (PPMs)
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, and performance
- Work collaboratively with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams
- Support commissioning, equipment validation, and supplier engagement
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Proven experience working within a highly automated FMCG manufacturing environment
- Previous experience leading or supervising a team
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
- Flexibility to support training and commissioning activities
- Experience with robotics, automated manufacturing systems, commissioning, or advanced production technology would be highly advantageous.
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Why Apply?
- Join a business making significant investment in automation and manufacturing technology
- Play a key role in launching a brand-new automated production line
- Work with cutting-edge equipment and robotics
- Excellent long-term career development opportunities
Interviews are taking place immediately, with an ASAP start required to ensure the team is fully trained ahead of commissioning.
If you have the automation experience, leadership capability, and drive to help deliver a major manufacturing investment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today via this advert or contact Giuseppe Leo for a confidential discussion either by email - Giuseppe.Leo@alexandersteele.com or call him on 07857 348079.
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