Overview
Engineering Team Leader – Birmingham – £56,000 - £57,000
* 22 Shifts Holiday + EAP + Pension scheme + life assurance and more
* 4-on-4-off shift pattern
* Clear path to further leadership opportunities
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Engineering Team Leader to join a well-established, forward-thinking manufacturing group!
With no two days ever the same, this role offers the chance to lead engineering teams across multiple high-volume production lines, providing genuine long-term progression and career development within a respected and innovative organisation in the food industry.
Role & Responsibilities
* Lead a team of 4 shift engineers across 5 production areas.
* 70% hands-on / 30% leadership (PPM planning, workload allocation, standards, contractor control).
* Hands-on work with advanced automation, packaging machinery, robotics, mixers, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatics.
* Oversee engineering suppliers, issue permits, manage handovers, audits, and holiday planning.
* Drive safety, quality, and process standards across the team.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Multi-skilled engineer - ideally electrically biased.
* Strong background in food, FMCG, or other high-volume fast-paced manufacturing.
* Confident leader who can train, coach, and hold team members accountable.
* Excellent communicator, able to allocate tasks effectively and make quick decisions.
* Experience stepping up into leadership on shift will be considered.
Package & Benefits
* 22 Shifts Holiday + EAP + Pension Scheme + Life Assurance + Private Medical + overtime opportunities
* Career development and progression within a leading UK manufacturing group.
* Opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation and modern production facilities.
* A secure, long-term career within a well-respected organisation.
* Secure role in a large, established food manufacturing business
If you are looking for your next leadership challenge, click the link below to apply or email your CV to itzel@hunterselection.co.uk for a confidential discussion!
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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