Engineering Team Leader

Engineering Shift Team Leader

£58,000 + Benefits Package
4 on 4 off Days & Nights

Commutable from: Thetford, Bury St Edmunds, Brandon, Attleborough, Diss, Watton, Mildenhall, Newmarket, Swaffham, Wymondham, Ely, Downham Market and surrounding areas.

The Opportunity

A leading UK FMCG manufacturer is seeking an experienced Engineering Shift Team Leader to join its engineering function. Working within a well-established food manufacturing operation, you'll lead a team of engineers, drive equipment reliability and support the delivery of production targets in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and support the engineering team during shift operations
- Act as the escalation point for major breakdowns and downtime incidents
- Deliver planned and reactive maintenance activities safely and effectively
- Work closely with Operations to maximise equipment performance and availability
- Prioritise engineering activities to support production requirements
- Order parts and coordinate maintenance resources as required
- Ensure all maintenance activities are accurately recorded on the CMMS system
- Drive continuous improvement and promote a strong health & safety culture

About You

We're looking for a hands-on engineering leader with strong technical and people management skills.

You will have:

- Previous experience leading or supervising engineers within manufacturing
- Strong electrical engineering knowledge within a multi-skilled environment
- Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, packaging or other high-volume production settings
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline
- Experience of both planned and reactive maintenance
- Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and communication skills
- The ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced production environment

What's on Offer?

- £58,000 salary
- Attractive benefits package
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Retail, leisure and hospitality discounts
- Referral bonus scheme
- Ongoing training and development
- Excellent long-term career progression opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Team Leader, Engineering Supervisor, Lead Engineer or Senior Multi-Skilled Engineer looking to take the next step with a major UK manufacturing business.

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