Overview
Engineering Team Leader – Day Shift (Food Manufacturing) • commutable from Rothwell, Kettering, Northampton, Market Harborough, and Wellingborough | Salary £58,000
I’m currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing business for an experienced Engineering Team Leader to join their site in Corby.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, hands-on leader with strong experience in food or FMCG environments, who can drive performance, develop teams, and ensure high standards in a fast-paced production setting.
The Role
* Lead, manage, and develop the Engineering Team to deliver high performance.
* Take ownership of day-to-day engineering operations, ensuring minimal downtime.
* Conduct 1:1s, appraisals, and structured development plans for your team.
* Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and food safety compliance.
* Oversee the Engineering Workshop, contractors, and Health & Safety standards.
* Carry out and support reactive and preventative maintenance (mechanical & electrical).
* Fault finding on PLCs, alongside installations, repairs, and project work.
* Support training initiatives and upskill the team.
* Manage spare parts, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement activities.
* Deliver against KPIs across Quality, Cost, Delivery, Health & Safety, and Hygiene.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment (essential).
* Strong background in mechanical and electrical maintenance engineering.
* Experience with PLC fault finding.
* A confident leader with experience managing teams, conducting 1:1s and appraisals.
* Ability to drive team performance and engagement.
* Strong understanding of food safety standards and Health & Safety regulations.
* Experience managing contractors.
* Welding, fabrication, or fitting experience (desirable).
Why Apply?
This is a key leadership role within a growing food manufacturing business, offering the chance to make a real impact, lead a team effectively, and drive operational improvements.
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