Engineering Shift Team Leader
📍 Location: Thetford, Norfolk
⏱ Shifts: 4 on, 4 off (Days & Nights: 07:00–19:00 / 19:00–07:00)
💷 Salary: £53,812.50 + Overtime + Excellent Benefits
Lead, Innovate, and Drive Performance in a Modern Food Manufacturing Environment
Are you an experienced Engineer ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Join our forward-thinking, technically advanced site in Thetford as an Engineering Shift Team Leader — and play a pivotal role in keeping production running smoothly for some of the UK’s leading supermarket brands.
We’re looking for a proactive, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting and is passionate about developing people, driving performance, and making a real impact.
🔧 What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading and supporting a team of 4 engineers across rotating shifts
* Responding quickly and effectively to machinery breakdowns
* Conducting planned preventative maintenance and ensuring accurate records via our Shire CMMS system
* Acting as the first point of escalation for technical and operational challenges
* Delivering clear and structured shift handovers to ensure seamless team continuity
* Monitoring performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
* Collaborating closely with operations to minimise downtime and optimise productivity
* Managing spare parts usage and restocking efficiently
✅ What We’re Looking For
* Completed engineering apprenticeship with NVQ Level 3 (Electrical bias preferred)
* Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
* Experience within a fast-paced FMCG or food manufacturing environment
* Previous leadership experience (Team Leader, Supervisor, or Senior Engineer)
* Confident communicator with solid decision-making and problem-solving abilities
* Comfortable using CMMS systems (Shire preferred) and MS Office tools
* IOSH or strong working knowledge of health & safety standards (desirable)
🎁 What You’ll Get in Return
* £53,812.50 salary + overtime opportunities
* Cycle2Work scheme
* 50% discount at Boparan Restaurants
* Access to EAP and GroceryAid for wellbeing support
* Personal development budget for training and growth
* Free on-site parking
* Clear progression path into Engineering Management
🌱 About Us
Our Thetford facility is part of a wider, sustainability-focused food group committed to delivering quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. The site is clean, modern, and equipped with advanced automation — offering the perfect environment for engineering professionals to thrive.
Ready to lead from the front?
Apply now and take your career to the next level in a business that invests in people, technology, and the future of food.