Control Room Leader

1 week ago


Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Chemring EOD Ltd Full time

Chemring Countermeasures is a world leading and innovative company, designing and developing countermeasure solutions to armed forces throughout the world.

We are part of the Chemring Group of companies and have a solid global infrastructure, which also helps us to thrive.


The Control Room Leader will be responsible for overseeing the safe manufacture of production via the Control Room integrated SCADA system, PLC control and daily production planning to Quality, Cost and Delivery targets.


The responsibilities of the role are (but not limited to):

  • Responsible for the operation of SCADA Control room.
  • Responsible for shift production planning and providing guidance to Team Leader to execute shift activities.
  • Responsible for compliance with all company Health and Safety procedures thus ensuring the safe operation of the facility and safety procedures are adhered to allow for cleaning and maintenance activities to be planned through the Control Room automation.
  • Execute the production plan in line with Quality, Cost and Timescale requirements.
  • Continuously improve production operations through evaluation of Control Room alarms and issues, and develop through employee involvement, changes to processes accordingly.
  • Instruct Maintenance Engineers to repair urgent defects and damage from incidents or upset conditions
  • Evaluate execution of daily/weekly/monthly plans for Cleaning and Maintenance aligned to the Control Room operation and drive remedies to any problems encountered.
  • Develop an understanding of the building management system and link to the SCADA Control requirements. (This will involve wearing full protective clothing and access to all areas of the facility).
  • Link the automated operations with Production Leaders in order to communicate key actions required.
  • Use knowledge of SCADA system to manage nonconforming situations as appropriate.
  • Ensure that all areas of production comply with the Company Health and Safety policies and procedures and display a positive safety culture.
  • Carrying out other administrative duties as required to help the safe running and operation of the automated plant

Control Room Leader specification:

  • Right to live and work in the UK, with ability to obtain suitable level security clearance
  • Experience of operating a manufacturing or automation operation (including pneumatics and hydraulics)
  • BTEC/ NVQ Level 4 or Apprenticeship equivalent in an engineering discipline, desirable
  • Experience of a manufacturing or automation operation (including pneumatics and hydraulics) would be desirable
  • Hands on experience of operating SCADA or similar system
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure
  • Experience of leading and developing people.


Thi role is typically worked over 40 hours per week; Sunday - Thursday, 23:00 - 07:15 for 2 weeks and Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 15:15 the alternative 2 weeks however flexibility is required to support the needs of the business.

This shift pattern attracts a 16.5% shift premium.

About Chemring Countermeasures
Chemring Countermeasures has a culture built on our values of Safety, Excellence and Innovation. We continue our investment in the very best people to contribute to our delivery of highly reliable solutions.

We are seeking individuals who are not only of the highest calibre for today's business but have the capability to perform at even higher standards to meet the needs of tomorrow's threats facing our armed forces.


We have more than 50 years' experience at the forefront of Radio Frequency (RF) and Infrared (IR) expendable decoy research, design and manufacture, we operate at the leading edge of expendable countermeasure technology.


What is offered:

  • We actively encourage an open and collaborative culture across our site through the recognised suggestion scheme and reward and recognition scheme
  • 5.5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays
  • A generous pension scheme
  • Share save scheme
  • Holiday buying and selling scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes dietary advice, wellbeing initiatives, family matters and counselling support
  • We hold annual social events
  • Cultural days
  • Free onsite parking
  • Podiatrist
  • Weekly fruit baskets

Armed Forces Covenant
We are proud to support the armed forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant.

We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom.

If this position is of interest, please contact our Recruitment Team with an up-to-date CV via CV Library.

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