Our client is one of the world's largest leading manufacturers, they have a presence in all the leading supermarkets in the UK and are expanding.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Team Leader to lead a small team of engineers within a fast-paced, highly automated manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining team management and maintenance delivery to maximise equipment reliability, minimise downtime and maintain high engineering standards. Working on a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern, you will lead 3–4 engineers while remaining actively involved in maintenance activities and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, support and develop a team of 3–4 engineers on shift.

• Allocate workload and coordinate maintenance activities across the shift.

• Carry out hands-on mechanical and/or electrical maintenance alongside the team.

• Drive preventative and autonomous maintenance programmes to improve reliability.

• Reduce unplanned downtime and improve key engineering performance measures.

• Ensure compliance with HSE, food safety, hygiene and LOTO standards.

• Work closely with production teams to align maintenance priorities and minimise disruption.

• Manage manpower, tools, spare parts, contractors and maintenance resources effectively.

• Monitor and improve area KPIs including downtime, MTBF, labour utilisation and maintenance compliance.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives using techniques such as RCA, 5S, Kaizen and condition-based maintenance.

• Manage budgets, stock levels and third-party contractors where required.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• HND or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or a related Engineering discipline, or an indentured apprenticeship with relevant experience.

• Proven experience leading engineering or maintenance teams within a production/manufacturing environment.

• Strong hands-on engineering capability and a willingness to remain technically involved.

• Experience allocating work, managing performance and developing engineering teams.

• Good knowledge of mechanical, electrical, process plant and/or utilities systems.

• Experience implementing preventative and autonomous maintenance strategies.

• Strong understanding of health, safety and engineering compliance.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with production teams.

• Experience managing spare parts, budgets and external contractors.

• The flexibility and credibility to work a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern.

Desirable Skills:

• Dual-skilled mechanical and electrical experience.

• Experience within brewing, beverage, FMCG, food manufacturing, packaging or other process-led environments.

• Knowledge of TPM, reliability engineering and CMMS systems.

• Experience with CAPEX or engineering project delivery.

• Experience developing apprentices and technicians.

• NEBOSH, IOSH, food safety or other relevant qualifications.

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.

• Experience with utilities such as boilers, compressed air or refrigeration systems.

Benefits Include:

• 4 on 4 off shift pattern – days and nights

• Company bonus scheme

• Enhanced employer pension contribution

• Generous holiday entitlement, including bank holidays

• Life assurance

• Access to 24/7 GP services

• Monthly product allowance

• High street and on-site discounts

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