Engineering Team Leader

After successfully placing into this team, we are recruiting on behalf of a major UK FMCG manufacturing organisation for another experienced Engineering Team Leader . This additional role leads engineering activities across site services and production support, ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of site-based engineers

• Ensure health, safety, and compliance standards are met at all times

• Deliver and improve planned and corrective maintenance programmes

• Maximise equipment uptime, production efficiency, and service reliability

• Monitor energy usage, utilities performance, and process efficiency

• Act as technical lead and subject matter expert for site services equipment

• Support capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives

• Analyse downtime, waste, and performance data to drive optimisation

• Work closely with maintenance planning to ensure timely completion of work orders

Skills and Experience Required

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or site services engineering

• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance (PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, PSR, HASAWA, etc.)

• Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams

• Strong background in maintenance systems, CMMS, and work scheduling

• Experience with continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma

• Confident communicator with strong leadership and problem-solving skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary plus shift allowance

• Excellent benefits package including pension, life assurance, and healthcare options

• Ongoing professional development and training

• Secure, long-term role within a well-invested manufacturing site

• Opportunity to influence site performance, efficiency, and sustainability

How to Apply

Apply via this advert or contact Stephanie Devine [email protected] confidentially for further information.