Engineering Team leader

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a skilled engineering team, drive operational excellence, and contribute to a growing business.

About The Role

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a skilled engineering team, drive operational excellence, and contribute to a growing business.

Job Title: Engineering Team Leader

Department: Engineering

Location: Banbury Mill

Salary: £45,000 £ 55,000 per year, DOE

Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 17:00 (45 hours per week)

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to assist the Engineering Manager in the smooth and safe operation of our Banbury feed mill. You will take on full managerial responsibility in the absence of the Engineering Manager, ensuring machinery performance, minimising downtime, and maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

• Support and cover the Engineering Manager as required
• Lead and mentor engineers and apprentices
• Build and maintain an effective PPM system
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and identify root causes to prevent recurrence
• Ensure maintenance and engineering activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Participate in mechanical and electrical projects, including machine installations, panel work, PLC upgrades, and effluent plant operations
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and engineering practices in a fast-paced, feed manufacturing environment

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering
• 4+ years engineering experience with electrical, welding/fabrication, and mechanical fitting skills
• Supervisory or team leadership experience
• Ability to mentor Level 1/2 Maintenance Engineers and apprentices
• Familiarity with process machinery and fault-finding skills
• Strong initiative, communication skills, and ability to multitask

• HNC or higher-level apprenticeship
• Food manufacturing experience/qualification
• IEE 17th/18th Edition, PLC, instrumentation, pneumatics, or Boiler Operator Accreditation

• Factory-based role in a fast-paced, sometimes noisy and dusty environment
• Some weekend and shared call-out duties may apply
• Hygiene, safety, and environmental compliance are critical