We are currently recruiting for a hands-on Engineering Team Leader to join a well-established food business. This is a great opportunity for someone who has done the role before or a strong engineer who's already in a step-up position and is ready for more responsibility.

You'll still be on the tools, but this role is very much about leading people, making decisions, and keeping engineering running smoothly, scheduling works, helping with ongoing/new projects and continually looking for how to develop the team and the future of the business.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading a team of engineers on shift
Scheduling and allocating planned and reactive maintenance
Being hands-on with, breakdowns and PPMs
Making day-to-day engineering decisions on shift
Working closely with the Engineering Supervisor
Supporting development and mentoring engineers
Supporting CI and small project work across site
Ensuring health & safety and food industry standards are metThe business is evolving, and the engineering structure and shift patterns are expected to change over the next couple of years, so this role would suit someone adaptable and forward-thinking.

Shift Pattern

Week 1: Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm
Week 2: Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-7pMAbout You

Strong engineering background
Experience in the food manufacturing or FMCG environment
Previous experience as a Team Leader or a solid step-up experience
Confidence leading engineers and making decisions
Experience running workloads, schedules and supporting projects
A hands-on mindsetWhat's on Offer

Salary up to £52,000 depending on experience
2x overtime rate
Stable site with long-term development and progression
A leadership role where your input genuinely matters.If this sounds like a great balance of both hands on engineering to more leaderhsip level career development, please apply via the link or email me, via