Job Description
Days Engineering Team Leader - Food Manufacturing
Location: BanburyShift Pattern: Wednesday - Saturday (Days)
Salary - £56,021 per annum
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Days Engineering Team Leader to join a well-established food manufacturing site in Banbury.
This is a hands-on leadership role, split between practical engineering work and office-based responsibilities, supporting the engineering team to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and support a team of engineers on days
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to breakdowns
Provide hands-on mechanical and/or electrical maintenance support
Plan and prioritise daily engineering activities
Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and engineering standards
Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
Complete reports, maintenance records, and shift handovers
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Team Leader / Senior Engineer within food manufacturing or FMCG
Strong mechanical or electrical background (dual-skilled advantageous)
Experience with PPM systems and breakdown diagnostics
Recognised engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent)
Comfortable balancing hands-on engineering and office-based duties
Good leadership, communication, and organisational skills
What's on Offer:
Stable days-based shift pattern (Wed-Sat)
Opportunity to lead within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
Competitive salary and benefits package
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