Our client is one of the UK’s leading bakery producers, known for crafting some of the nation’s favourite bread and bakery products. Through their dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, they remain a trusted name in British households.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

As an Engineering Team Leader, you will play a vital role in ensuring plant reliability, efficiency, and safety across our operations. You’ll act as the key link between Engineering, Manufacturing, and Management — leading maintenance activities, resolving breakdowns, and driving continuous improvement.

• Leading shift-based engineering activities to minimise downtime and maximise performance

• Overseeing planned maintenance, shutdowns, refurbishments, and equipment installations

• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and hygiene standards (POWRA focus)

• Managing contractors, issuing permits, and conducting toolbox talks and job audits

• Working with suppliers to maintain equipment reliability

• Using EAM to track maintenance tasks, handovers, and daily shift reports

• Collaborating with Manufacturing teams to improve line efficiency, quality, and safety

• Supporting Senior Engineering Management to meet production targets and plan shift coverage

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in engineering leadership within manufacturing or FMCG environments

• Strong background in mechanical and electrical maintenance

• Skilled in planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and breakdown response

• Understanding of factory layout, system design, and process optimisation

• Excellent communication and team coordination skills

• Ability to work effectively across shifts in a fast-paced, high-performance operation

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

• Experience with engineering management systems (EAM/CMMS)

• Strong understanding of Health & Safety compliance and permit-to-work systems

• Supplier management and contractor supervision experience

• Background in food, bakery, or process manufacturing

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and shift pattern supporting work-life balance

• Opportunity to lead within a respected engineering function

• Career progression and development within a major UK manufacturer

• Involvement in site-wide improvement and innovation projects

• Supportive team environment with ongoing training opportunities

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below!