Job Description
Pilgrims Europe is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to join our engineering leadership team on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights). This is a critical role focused on leading people, driving reliability, and ensuring engineering excellence in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
If you're a confident engineering leader with a strong electrical background and a passion for continuous improvement, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact while enjoying an excellent work–life balance.
The Role
As Engineering Team Leader, you will lead and develop a team of engineers and maintenance technicians, ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and maintaining full compliance with food safety and health & safety standards. You will work closely with Production, Quality, and Operations to support site performance and continuous improvement.
Working Hours
* 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
* 2 days followed by 2 nights, then 4 days off
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead, motivate, and develop engineering and maintenance personnel
2. Organise daily workloads and resource planning across shifts
3. Conduct performance reviews and support training and upskilling
4. Promote a positive, high-performance engineering culture
5. Deliver and manage the pl...