JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an experienced Aftermarket Winch Products Team Leader to join our Kintore team. In this role, you will oversee winch product repair and maintenance operations, ensuring efficient workflows and on-time project completion for truck-mounted and offshore winches, power packs, and masts. You will serve as the main point of contact for customer updates and technical support, collaborating closely with Operations, Sales, and Service Management to deliver exceptional results. This role requires solid leadership abilities, a proactive approach to quality and safety, and strong industry knowledge. Apply now and be part of a team where you can develop your leadership while driving operational success.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as the main liaison for Equipment Service & Repair jobs, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to support technical requirements and job updates.
• Collaborate with the Project Planner to manage current and future department workload, ensuring effective resource planning and scheduling.
• Oversee service stock levels, monitor consumable and spare parts, and raise purchase requisitions for parts and external services as needed.
• Ensure compliance with business processes, HSE regulations, and quality standards, conducting risk assessments and promoting safe practices.
• Lead, mentor, and support Aftermarket Winch Technicians, contributing to training and weekly team meetings.
• Conduct regular visual inspections on service equipment and manage workshop tools and equipment, coordinating with the manager for repairs or replacements.
• Maintain a well-organized, visually clear workspace, applying 5S and LEAN principles to improve workflow and efficiency.
• Track, review, and manage employee timecards and documentation, ensuring all records are accurately filed and updated.
• Support key business objectives, including on-time delivery, schedule attainment, and quality standards, while contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits as required and assist in other tasks as directed by the line manager.

Skills & Experience Required:

Essential:

• Prior experience in a leadership role, ideally in the oil and gas industry.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, JDE, Oracle) - training available for specific ERP systems.
• Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of project lifecycle management, including product and production planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook).

Desirable:

• Minimum of five National 5 passes (or equivalent).
• Proven experience with wellhead equipment, project oversight, and team collaboration.
• HNC in an engineering-related discipline.
• Knowledge of QA methodologies, 5 Whys, and API standards.
• Experience with tools and methodologies supporting continuous improvement.

What NOV can offer you?

Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance | Employee Assistance Programme

Finance & Protection: Pension plan | Income protection | Life Assurance | Personal Accident

Other flexible benefits available for you and your family through salary sacrifice: Dental Insurance | Healthcare Cash Plan | Partner Life Assurance | Critical Illness | Retail vouchers | Gym membership | Cycle to work | Travel Insurance

Apply now to take on this customer-focused, hands-on leadership role where you can contribute to our growth and success!

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