Engineering Team Leader

Engineering Team Leader – FMCG / Manufacturing

We are recruiting on behalf of a major UK FMCG manufacturing organisation for an experienced Engineering Team Leader
. This role leads engineering activities across site services and production support, ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

• Lead and supervise a team of site-based engineers
• Ensure health, safety, and compliance standards are met at all times
• Deliver and improve planned and corrective maintenance programmes
• Maximise equipment uptime, production efficiency, and service reliability
• Monitor energy usage, utilities performance, and process efficiency
• Act as technical lead and subject matter expert for site services equipment
• Support capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyse downtime, waste, and performance data to drive optimisation
• Work closely with maintenance planning to ensure timely completion of work orders

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or site services engineering
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance (PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, PSR, HASAWA, etc.)
• Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams
• Strong background in maintenance systems, CMMS, and work scheduling
• Experience with continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma
• Confident communicator with strong leadership and problem‑solving skills

• Competitive salary plus shift allowance
• Excellent benefits package including pension, life assurance, and healthcare options
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Secure, long‑term role within a well-invested manufacturing site
• Opportunity to influence site performance, efficiency, and sustainability

Apply via this advert or contact Stephanie Devine  confidentially for further information.