Engineering Team Lead

4 on 4 off days and nights 12 hour shifts

I'm recruiting on behalf of a food manufacturing business that's looking to hire an experienced Engineering Team Lead to lead engineering activity during shift and keep the plant running efficiently. This is a great opportunity for a hands‑on Engineering Team Lead who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

• Lead and manage a team of Engineers during your shift
• Oversee all planned and reactive maintenance activity
• Ensure minimal downtime and support production targets
• Drive a proactive maintenance culture as an Engineering Team Lead
• Support continuous improvement and engineering projects
• Maintain site compliance with health & safety and food safety standards
• Act as the senior engineering contact on shift, escalating issues when needed

• Proven experience in a similar Engineering Supervisor or Team Leader role
• Background in food manufacturing, FMCG, or another regulated industry
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering knowledge
• Confident managing teams and leading from the front
• Flexible to work rotating shifts or nights, depending on site structure