Engineering Team Leader
Zest
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB234LR, England

£51,000 - £56,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Engineering Team Leader position offers a salary range of £51,000 to £56,000 plus a benefits package.
- This role requires a time-served engineer with leadership or mentoring experience, ideally within food or FMCG environments.
- The job involves overseeing a small team during night shifts, focusing on planned maintenance and ensuring safety and quality standards.
- Candidates should have strong mechanical or electrical skills and a proactive, hands-on approach to their work.
- This opportunity provides long-term development within a stable and growing business, with a 4 on 4 off night shift schedule.
51,000 - 56,000 + Package
4 on 4 off - Nights
Commutable from Peterborough, Wisbech, Ely, Chatteris, Downham Market, March and surrounding areas
An established and well-invested food manufacturer is seeking an Engineering Team Leader to join their team on a permanent night shift. Supporting a small team (yourself and one other), you'll take ownership of planned maintenance, breakdown response, and ensure all work is completed safely and to the right standard.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead by example during night shifts, overseeing planned and reactive maintenance
Support one other engineer, ensuring tasks are completed effectively and safely
Drive high standards across health and safety, compliance, and quality
Contribute to ongoing improvement and reliability initiatives
What we're looking for:
Time-served engineer with strong mechanical or electrical skills
Previous leadership or mentoring experience is desirable
Background in food, FMCG, or similar fast-paced manufacturing environments
Proactive, hands-on, and safety-conscious approach
A great opportunity to take the lead within a stable, growing business offering responsibility, long-term development, and a competitive salary package.
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