Engineering Team Leader

Location: Crick, England, United Kingdom

Engineering Team Leader – Permanent, Site-based position with a 4 on 4 off rotating days and nights shift pattern

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the engineering team, creating a culture of engagement and high performance.
• Line management of the shift team including absence, performance and development.
• Act as the first point of contact for engineering escalations on shift.
• Ensure all engineering activities are carried out safely, in line with site regulations and policies.
• Deliver planned, preventative and reactive maintenance to support operational efficiency.
• Lead daily and weekly planning meetings, ensuring work is prioritised and executed effectively.
• Manage and delegate work requests, ensuring timely completion and feedback.
• Drive continuous improvement and problem solving across the shift.
• Ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards at all times.
• Support training and development of team members, acting as a mentor for new colleagues.

What’s on offer?

£28.50 per hour (including shift allowance) – 4 on 4 off shift pattern, rotating days and nights.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Engineering Team Leader or supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience working with CMMS systems.
• Knowledge of maintenance best practices (e.g. TPM, RCM, FMECA).
• Understanding of health & safety standards, ideally NEBOSH qualified or working towards.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to prioritise workload in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Overtime, enhanced pension, life assurance, and enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay, and holiday buy options.
• People and Pets First benefits, including paw‑reavement and paw‑ternity leave.
• Healthcare cashback plan and Hertility at‑home fertility testing.
• Heavily discounted pet food and lifestyle benefits (Netflix, Spotify, or breakdown cover).
• Retail and gym discounts, electric car scheme, and free onsite parking and electric car charging.
• Onsite canteen, free hot drinks, and modern facilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support diversity and inclusion.

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