Engineering Maintenance Team Leader- Bridgwater
Location: Bridgwater
Sector: FMCG / Manufacturing
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights)
The Role
We are recruiting for an Engineering Maintenance Team Leader to join a well-established FMCG manufacturing business with multiple UK sites. This is a hands-on, electrically biased leadership role, responsible for leading a small engineering team while remaining heavily involved in day-to-day maintenance and fault finding across the site.
Operating within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will ensure machinery uptime, support continuous improvement projects, and maintain high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
You will report directly to the Site Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support a small engineering team on shift
Manage holiday planning, overtime, and work schedules
Provide hands-on electrical and mechanical fault finding
Support and deliver engineering and improvement projects
Maintain and troubleshoot:
3-phase motors, drives and inverters
Pumps, pneumatics and hydraulics
Conveyor systems
Packaging, thermoforming and extrusion machinery
Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance
Remain effective under pressure and tight production deadlines
Complete maintenance documentation and CMMS entries accurately
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Electrically biased maintenance background
Proven leadership or supervisory experience
Strong electro-mechanical fault-finding capability
Multi-skilled mechanical maintenance knowledge
Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent
City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 / HNC (or equivalent)
Manufacturing background (FMCG preferred)
Desirable:
Experience in fast-moving production environments
Forces/Armed Services background considered for exceptional candidates
Competencies
3–5 years’ experience within an engineering role
Educated to HNC level or equivalent
Proven technical knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines
Strong problem-solving ability
Proactive, self-starting approach
Ability to plan, prioritise and manage workloads effectively
Computer literate with experience using CMMS systems
Accurate paperwork and data entry skills
Strong communication and ability to work cross-functionally
Willingness to undertake further training and certifications as required
Salary & Benefits
£26.28 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance)
Equivalent annual salary: £64,624
Shift pattern:
4 on / 4 off
Rotating days and nights
06:00–18:00 / 18:00–06:00
22 days annual leave
Life assurance – 1x annual salary
Enhanced sickness scheme (post first year)
If this role is of interest, please press apply or get in contact with Ryan Guy on (phone number removed) or (url removed)