Engineering Team Leader

About the Role:

We’re looking for a motivated Engineering Team Leader to develop and implement a site maintenance program while leading a multi-skilled team of engineers. Your role will be to manage resources effectively to ensure the site meets its productivity, quality, safety, and cost goals, all while maintaining a positive, engaged work environment.

This is a key role that will help shape the future of our site’s engineering and overall performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the site’s maintenance plan.


• Lead and support the engineering team, encouraging strong performance and continuous improvement.


• Work closely with the manufacturing team to improve site operations and develop engineering skills.


• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and engineering regulations.


• Lead site projects, including planning and completing capital engineering work.


• Collaborate with other teams to drive site performance.


• Oversee the management of engineering stores and contractor bookings.


• Step in to lead the site in the absence of the Engineering Maintenance Manager.

Key Requirements:

• Experience: Proven engineering experience in the FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) sector, with a good understanding of operations.


• Skills: Multi-skilled in Electrical, Mechanical, and Automation engineering.


• Leadership: Strong leadership abilities, with experience in managing teams and promoting continuous improvement.


• Maintenance Systems: Experience implementing and managing maintenance systems.


• Communication: Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Key Behaviours:

• Honesty: Open, authentic, and trustworthy in working with others.


• Teamwork: Works well with others to achieve shared goals.


• Ownership: Takes responsibility for site performance and team success.


• Vision: Motivates the team with a clear and ambitious vision for the site.


• Flexibility: Willing to work flexible hours when needed.

Qualifications:

• Time-served apprenticeship in Engineering.


• Minimum qualification of NVQ Level 3 in Electrical and Mechanical.


• Basic food hygiene certification (preferred but not essential).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.


• Opportunities for growth and development.


• A supportive, collaborative work environment.


• The chance to lead a skilled engineering team in a fast-paced industry.

This is a Day based position Monday to Friday 08:00am till 16:30pm.