Process Improvement & Automation Lead

Are you looking for a fresh challenge, with a forward-thinking organisation within the high-tech engineering sector? The Hyde Group are established Industry experts within Aerospace Engineering and have a new vacancy for a Process Improvement & Automation Lead working at our head office in Stalybridge.

About us

We are one of the UK's largest and most trusted engineering companies, providing products and services to Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear, Energy and Scientific sectors. 

We have successfully supplied to the Aerospace industry for over 50 years. We are currently on track to achieve our strong growth plans and we pride ourselves on delivering right first-time solutions and going the extra mile to delight our customers.

About the opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a reputable business with a strong set of core values in a friendly supportive environment. We have a strong focus on developing our people with the potential to further your career. Our salaries are competitive and we also offer a generous holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays along with a fantastic benefits package.

As a Process Improvement & Automation Lead you will be working on Design, implementation, and ongoing management of the organisation’s document management and workflow automation platform (DocuWare and Power Platforms). This role ensures that business processes are streamlined, compliant, and optimised for efficiency through effective use of DocuWare /Power Platforms solutions.

Main Duties

Solution Design & Implementation

  • Lead the deployment and configuration of DocuWare systems across the organisation.

  • Analyse business requirements and translate them into DocuWare workflows and document management solutions, working with the Business Support Team.

System Administration & Maintenance

  • Manage user access, security roles, and permissions within DocuWare or other solutions.

  • Monitor system performance and ensure uptime, backups, and disaster recovery plans are in place.

Integration & Automation

  • Integrate DocuWare with ERP, CRM, and other enterprise systems.

  • Develop automated workflows to reduce manual processes and improve efficiency.

Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure document management practices comply with GDPR, ISO standards, and internal policies.

  • Maintain audit trails and support internal/external audits.

Training & Support

  • Provide training and guidance to end-users working with the Business Support Team.

  • Act as the primary point of contact for DocuWare-related issues and enhancements.

Continuous Improvement

  • Stay updated on DocuWare features and best practices.

  • Identify opportunities for process optimisation and digital transformation.

Essential Skills

  • Working Knowledge of Process Automation software like DocuWare or Microsoft Power Platform.

Desired Experience

  • Working a similar type of role.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary.

  • Generous annual leave entitlement.

  • Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.

  • Purpose built sites with free parking.

  • Discounted gym membership.

  • Excellent career development opportunities available.

  • Cycle to work scheme.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Hyde Group are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds in particular groups who are currently under represented in our sector.

All our roles require the need to obtain pre-employment security screening checks including referencing.

If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, then we’d love to hear from you.