Engineering Team Leader

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Team Leader to join a well-established and growing FMCG manufacturing business in Somerset. With continued investment across the site, major improvement projects underway, and a strong focus on modern manufacturing technology, this role offers excellent long-term career progression within a respected UK brand.

You’ll lead a team of engineers within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, driving engineering excellence, reliability improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives across the operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys developing people, improving performance, and working with advanced automated equipment.

The Role

Lead, coach and develop the engineering shift team, promoting a high-performance and safety-first culture.
Support ongoing site investment and continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing manufacturing capability and reliability.
Deliver proactive and reactive maintenance strategies to maximise equipment performance and uptime.
Provide technical expertise across automated manufacturing systems and support fault finding activities on complex equipment.
Drive best practice in asset care, reliability, and engineering standards throughout the site.
Work closely with apprentices and junior engineers, mentoring and supporting the development of future engineering talent.
Assist in implementing new technologies, processes, and engineering improvements across the facility.
Promote strong health, safety, and food safety standards in line with company and legislative requirements.
Use engineering data and diagnostics to identify root causes, improve reliability, and prevent recurring issues.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

Apprenticeship qualified or equivalent training across multiple engineering disciplines, ideally including automation and control systems.
HND, degree, or equivalent qualification in an Engineering discipline.
Previous experience working within a fast-paced FMCG or automated manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of asset care, preventative maintenance, and reliability-focused engineering.
Advanced fault-finding and problem-solving skills across automated equipment and systems.
Understanding of manufacturing performance measures such as OEE.
Ability to coach, support, and develop engineering teams.

Desirable

Experience delivering engineering or capital projects.
Knowledge of Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM).
Previous mentoring or coaching experience with apprentices or junior engineers.
Leadership or management qualifications such as ILM Level 3 or equivalent.

What’s on Offer

Opportunity to join a business investing heavily in its manufacturing operation and engineering capability.
Ongoing site improvement and modernisation projects.
Excellent opportunities for career progression and personal development.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Pension scheme, life assurance, and healthcare support.
Cycle to work scheme and additional employee benefits.
Ongoing training and development within a supportive engineering environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineering professional looking to take the next step within a forward-thinking manufacturing business that values development, innovation, and long-term progression