Engineering Team Leader

Are you an experienced Engineering Shift Manager with a background in FMCG manufacturing? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where proactive maintenance and continuous improvement are essential?

We’re working in partnership with a leading FMCG manufacturing business that is currently seeking a hands-on Engineering Shift Manager to oversee their high-performing engineering team on a double days / Monday - Friday working pattern. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a well-established company committed to operational excellence and innovation.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading and improving the reliability and performance of production equipment, through both reactive and planned maintenance. You’ll also play a key part in engineering projects aimed at enhancing site efficiency and equipment uptime.

You’ll be involved in a broad range of engineering tasks, spanning mechanical, electrical, and potentially automation so a flexible, problem-solving approach is vital.

The successful candidate will work closely with production and maintenance teams to minimise downtime, identify root causes of issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Our client is looking for someone with a solid background in FMCG (ideally food & drink manufacturing), who is comfortable leading teams and has experinece in automated environments. A strong understanding of preventative maintenance, root cause analysis, and familiarity with equipment such as PLCs, conveyors, and packaging machinery will be highly valued.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business where your technical expertise will make a tangible impact on performance, reliability, and overall operational success.

Due to the volume of applications, we can only respond to successful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, please feel free to get in touch if you would like feedback