Engineering Team Leader; Manufacturing

We are recruiting an Engineering Team Leader / Experienced Fitter to join a well-established fast paced manufacturing / food processing site.

This is a hands-on leadership position, reporting into the Engineering Shift Manager, with responsibility for leading mechanical, electrical and multi-skilled engineers on shift and ensuring plant reliability, safety and performance.

• Lead and support mechanical, electrical and multi-skilled engineers on shift
• Act as deputy to the Engineering Shift Manager when required
• Prioritise and allocate engineering work to maintain production output
• Drive planned and preventative maintenance using CMMS / SAP PPM
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults and breakdowns
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH and permit-to-work systems
• Support training, mentoring and development of engineers and semi-skilled staff
• Coordinate contractors and visiting engineers for upgrades and improvement works
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and records
• Promote 5S standards and environmental compliance across the site

• Time-served engineer / fitter with a minimum of 4 years’ industrial experience
• Strong mechanical or electrical background
• Previous team lead, supervisory or step-up leadership experience
• Strong fault-finding capability and sound decision‑making skills
• IT literate with experience of CMMS systems (SAP advantageous)
• Proactive, organised and safety-focused approach
• Food manufacturing or food processing environment
• Hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge
• Strong communication and people leadership skills

• Salary highly competitive plus overtime
• Permanent, stable role within a well-invested site
• Clear leadership responsibility and progression opportunity
• Supportive, safety-led engineering culture

Apply via Linked In or message directly for a confidential discussion.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Engineering Services