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Engineering team leader

Burton-on-Trent
Permanent
Morepeople
Engineering
£50,000 a year
Posted: 19h ago
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3 on 3 off nights (6pm-6am) I am working with a global manufacturer within the food sector, supplying well-known brands and retailers nationwide. Their site operates with modern automated systems and a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and consistent product quality. As a growing organisation, we invest in new technology, employee development, and continuous improvement across all areas of production. About the Role As an Engineering Team Leader, you will be responsible for coordinating a small team of multi-skilled engineers, ensuring safe and effective maintenance across a wide range of production equipment. You'll lead by example, managing day-to-day tasks, allocating work, supporting breakdown response, and ensuring all planned maintenance activities are completed to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach and support a small team of multi-skilled engineers on shift. Allocate engineering tasks, ensuring effective use of labour, skills and resources. Oversee reactive maintenance, coordinating rapid and safe breakdown resolution. Ensure planned preventive maintenance (PPM) is completed on time and to specification. Drive continuous improvement activities, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions. Support site engineering projects, installations and commissioning of new equipment. Maintain engineering documentation, compliance records and shift reports. Meet health & safety standards, ensuring safe working practices at all times. Contribute to the development of engineering apprentices and junior team members. Ensure spare parts are used responsibly and highlight stock issues as needed. Requirements Time-served, multi-skilled engineer (electrical or mechanical bias considered). Previous experience in a supervisory, team leader or senior engineer role. Strong background in FMCG, food manufacturing, or other fast-paced production environments. Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team. Confident in fault finding across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems. Ability to manage workloads, prioritise effectively and remain calm under pressure. Strong communication skills with an collaborative, people-focused approach. Good understanding of safe working practices and engineering compliance. Flexible, proactive and committed to delivering high engineering standards. How to Apply Apply here

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