Engineering Team Leader

ENGINEERING TEAM LEADER

4 DAY WORKING WEEK + OVERTIME AVAILABLE

The Company

Join a forward-thinking FMCG manufacturer as an Engineering Team Leader.

Our client is renowned for their innovative approach, strong core values and people-oriented culture. As they continue to evolve, they seek an Engineering Team Leader to play a pivotal role in their engineering operations.

In collaboration with the Maintenance Manager, the Engineering Team Leader will lead a high-performing engineering team with a hands-on approach.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven engineering leader who is passionate about working to world-class standards and developing others to achieve their full potential.

Shift Pattern

Week 1 – Monday to Thursday – 14:00pm – 12:00am

Week 2 – Tuesday to Friday – 06:00am – 16:00pm

Week 3 – Monday to Thursday – 05:00am – 15:00pm

Week 4 – Tuesday to Friday – 06:00am – 16:00pm

What’s On Offer

• Permanent contract
• Salary £45,000 – 47,000 p.a. DOE
• Overtime X1.5
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance
• Generous pension scheme - 12% employer contribution
• Genuine scope for career development

The Job

• Lead and coach a high-performance engineering team, focusing on reliability-centered maintenance
• Maximise team productivity, ensuring maintenance execution improves asset reliability and OEE
• Problem-solve and troubleshoot automated systems and packaging machinery
• Oversee Health & Safety, ensuring adherence to procedures and conducting audits
• Plan labour and material requirements for plant operations, overseeing contractors and service providers
• Support plant improvement projects, maintenance schedule reviews, and CI initiatives
• Train and develop apprentices and technical operators, providing mentoring and hands-on coaching
• Ensure compliance with safety legislation and HR policies, including recruitment and absence management
• Generate detailed reports and document technical knowledge for long-term improvements

What You’ll Need

• HNC/HND/ONC/City & Guilds in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience in an Engineering or Senior Technician role in a supervisor or team leader level role in a high-speed manufacturing environment
• Strong health and safety knowledge, with experience in continuous improvement, MTBF, and FMEA
• Hands-on and hands-off engineering skills, excellent problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and leadership skills, able to mentor and coach teams
• Knowledge of relevant safety legislation and well-practiced in planning and organisation
• IT proficiency in Microsoft Office

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Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to notify unsuccessful applicants.
 
JS Recruitment is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

KEYWORDS: Engineer, Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical. Manufacturing