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Engineering Team Leader - Boston, Lincolnshire
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Engineering Team Leader - Boston, Lincolnshire
4-on-4-off (days & nights) | Food Manufacturing | Competitive Salary + OT
I'm working with a well-established food manufacturer in the Boston area to recruit a hands-on Engineering Team Leader. This role will lead a team of multi-skilled engineers on shift, taking responsibility for safety, breakdown response, PM delivery, and driving OEE and CI improvements across fast-paced, automated production lines.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support engineers during breakdowns and planned maintenance
Maintain strict H&S and food safety standards (LOTO, risk assessments, statutory checks)
Ensure PMs are completed on time and logged via the CMMS
Deliver effective digital shift handovers and performance reporting
Mentor apprentices and junior team members, fostering a positive, high-performing culture
Support root cause analysis and CI projects across engineering and production
Requirements
NVQ Level 3 / HNC in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
3+ years in food or FMCG manufacturing
Strong leadership and technical skills, including PLC fault-finding
Solid understanding of compliance frameworks (PUWER, LOLER, 18th Edition, etc.)
Desirable
ILM, Six Sigma or other CI/leadership training
Experience with Lean tools (5S, SMED, RCA)
Familiarity with steam, pneumatics, and process systems
What's On Offer
Competitive salary + shift allowance + overtime
4-on-4-off rotating shift (days and nights) - 42 hrs/week average
33 days holiday (inc. bank holidays)
Pension, product discounts, and clear career development pathways
If this sounds like the right fit for you or someone in your network, feel free to get in touch for a confidential chat.
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* Boston, England, United Kingdom
Work experience
* General Project Management
Languages
* English
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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