Engineering Team Leader

?? Engineering Team Leader (Shift)

?? Location: Westerleigh
?? Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off / rotating shifts days and nights

We're looking for an experienced Engineering Team Leader to lead and support a team of engineers in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on role where you'll drive performance, minimise downtime, and ensure high standards across safety, quality, and engineering delivery.

?? Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of engineers on shift
• Provide technical support to resolve and prevent breakdowns
• Ensure all PPMs, work orders and breakdowns are completed and closed out
• Work closely with production during start-up and daily operations
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, hygiene and food safety
• Ensure accurate system updates (Holistech) for all work completed
• Deliver shift reports and effective handovers
• Drive continuous improvement and reduce downtime and costs
• Maintain audit-ready engineering areas and strong housekeeping standards

? Essential Criteria

• Recognised qualification in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering
• Strong multi-skilled engineering knowledge (electrical & mechanical)
• Experience leading or supporting a team in a manufacturing environment
• Good IT skills (Holistech or similar systems)
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering results
• Ability to work shifts and adapt to business needs

? Desirable

• Experience within an FMCG or chilled food environment
• Previous experience in a shift leadership role

?? About You

• Proactive, self-motivated and a strong team player
• Able to drive performance and ensure closure of all tasks
• Excellent communicator with a hands-on approach
• Committed to continuous improvement and personal development

?? What You'll Get

• Opportunity to lead a high-performing engineering team
• Work in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

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