Engineering Team Leader

Engineering Team Leader - Forest Gate, London

Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) - 12-hour shifts

Sector:
Food Manufacturing / FMCG

Package:
Competitive package and excellent benefits

A leading UK food manufacturer is seeking a Hands‑on Engineering Team Leader to join their high‑performing production site in Forest Gate, East London. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with leadership experience who enjoys a mix of hands‑on maintenance, team supervision, and continuous improvement within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

You will be responsible for leading a team of engineers on shift, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all production and packaging equipment, and driving performance across engineering KPIs.

• Supervise and support a team of multi‑skilled engineers on shift
• Deliver and monitor engineering KPIs and ensure production targets are achieved
• Carry out both reactive and planned preventive maintenance (PPM)
• Liaise with sub‑contractors and manage project‑based engineering tasks
• Maintain and repair a variety of equipment including conveyors, mixers, boilers, coolers, pneumatics, control panels, and motors
• Fault‑find and work with PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley) and relay logic systems
• Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture across the team
• Ensure compliance with all site and engineering standards

• Time‑served, multi‑skilled engineer with an electrical bias
• Proven experience within an FMCG or industrial manufacturing environment
• Previous experience as a senior engineer or team leader is essential
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment

• Competitive package with a range of company benefits
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer match
• Sick pay scheme and employee discounts
• 20 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Opportunity to work with a respected, well‑established UK manufacturer

If this role is of interest to you, please get in touch with Ryan Guy on or (phone number removed)