Engineering Team Leader

Engineer Team Leader

Are you an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer ready to take the next step into leadership?

We’re looking for a technically strong and motivated Engineer Team Leader to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership position where you’ll lead a small team of engineers, support production and play a key role in improving plant reliability, reducing downtime and maximising OEE.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day engineering function on your shift, ensuring equipment is maintained safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Engineer Team Leader Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop a team of Multi-Skilled Engineers.
• Coordinate daily engineering resources and prioritise work alongside Production.
• Manage and carry out reactive and preventative maintenance to maximise plant uptime.
• Provide hands-on support with fault finding, repairs and equipment reliability.
• Lead and support Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with the management and supervision of contractors, ensuring safe and professional working practices.
• Ensure all engineering work complies with health & safety, Permit to Work, food safety and environmental requirements.
• Support the management of engineering spares, inventory and maintenance planning.
• Ensure machinery, plant and engineering systems meet relevant legislative requirements.
• Coordinate servicing, inspections and planned maintenance, ensuring equipment is safely and hygienically handed back to Production.
• Maintain essential site services including boilers, chilled water, compressed air and effluent systems.
• Support machinery installations, upgrades, modifications and relocations.
• Work closely with Production to reduce losses, improve efficiency and increase equipment performance.
• Promote high standards of GMP, housekeeping and “clean as you go” practices.
• Support the achievement of engineering KPIs and departmental objectives.

Engineer Team Leader What We’re Looking For

• Recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship, ideally electrical with mechanical capability.
• ONC, City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Relevant electrical qualifications, with 17th or 18th Edition advantageous.
• Strong multi-skilled engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience leading, supervising or mentoring engineers or contractors.
• Experience working within a food manufacturing or similarly regulated environment is desirable.
• Good understanding of planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, OEE and Root Cause Analysis.
• Strong health & safety awareness and understanding of safe systems of work.
• Confident working independently, with Production teams and within a wider Engineering function.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to lead and motivate others.
• Good written, verbal and IT skills, with an appreciation of accurate maintenance and safety records.

Engineer Team Leader Benefits & Hours of work

This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to build your leadership career within a supportive and progressive engineering environment.

You’ll receive:

Salary 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, Day shifts starting at 6:00AM, Overtime opportunities, Company pension, Free on-site parking, Discounted or free food, Company events and team activities, Training and development programmes, Genuine career progression opportunities, A supportive environment where your skills and development are valued And more!

Ready for Your Next Step?

If you’re a hands-on Multi-Skilled Engineer with the technical expertise and leadership ability to take the next step, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career, lead a team and make a real impact on engineering performance.

Interested? Apply today to find out more.