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Our client is a leading manufacturer in the Northamptonshire area. They have a presence in all the leading supermarkets in the UK and are expanding.
Job Role & Key Responsibilities:
As an Engineering Team Leader, your focus will be delivering operational excellence, promoting modern maintenance strategies.
- Lead the delivery of Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) strategies
- Promote and enforce HSE, food safety, hygiene, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Collaborate with production teams to align priorities and achieve equipment performance goals
- Monitor KPIs such as MTBF, unplanned downtime, labour utilisation, and spares inventory compliance
- Drive team performance and skills development through coaching and training
- Lead cross-functional projects focused on continuous improvement and equipment reliability
The ideal candidate will have:
- HND/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent apprenticeship with experience)
- Proven leadership in a high-paced production or manufacturing environment
- Experience managing maintenance teams, budgets, and third-party contractors
- In-depth knowledge of process plant systems, utilities, and infrastructure
- Familiarity with lean maintenance practices including RCA, 5S, CBM, and Kaizen
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable Skills:
- Hands-on experience in a food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing environment
- Experience with modern digital maintenance systems and CMMS platforms
Benefits include:
- Company bonus scheme
- Product allowance
- 24/7 GP access
- Generous pension & holiday entitlement
If you believe you are a great fit for this role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.
