Engineering Team Leader
Fast-Paced Manufacturing / Food Processing Site
We are recruiting an Engineering Team Leader to join a well-established, fast-paced manufacturing and food processing site.
This is a hands-on leadership position, reporting into the Engineering Shift Manager, with responsibility for leading mechanical, electrical and multi-skilled engineers on shift and ensuring plant reliability, safety and performance.
This role suits an engineer who enjoys being on the tools, leading from the front and making a visible impact on site performance.
Why Work Here?
This is a site that is investing heavily in its future. There is significant ongoing investment in modern machinery, automation and infrastructure, creating an engineering environment that is progressive, varied and technically engaging.
You will benefit from:
A wide and diverse range of machinery to work on – no repetitive, same-problem-every-day maintenance
Genuine variety – every day is different, with new challenges and learning opportunities
Involvement in projects, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives
Exposure to new technology and modern equipment
Strong job satisfaction from solving real engineering problems
Unrivalled internal career opportunities within engineering and leadership
This is an environment where engineers grow, develop and build long-term careers.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support mechanical, electrical and multi-skilled engineers on shift
Act as deputy to the Engineering Shift Manager when required
Prioritise and allocate engineering work to maintain production output
Drive planned and preventative maintenance using CMMS / SAP PPM
Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults and breakdowns
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH and permit-to-work systems
Support training, mentoring and development of engineers and semi-skilled staff
Coordinate contractors and visiting engineers for upgrades and improvement works
Maintain accurate engineering documentation and records
Promote 5S standards and environmental compliance across the site
Candidate Profile
Time-served Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer or Mechanical Engineer
Apprentice trained to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
Minimum of 4 years’ experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment
Strong mechanical or electrical background with proven fault-finding capability
Previous team lead, supervisory or step-up leadership experience
Confident decision-maker in a fast-paced production environment
IT literate with experience of CMMS systems (SAP advantageous)
Proactive, organised and safety-focused approach
We actively welcome applications from engineers with a military background.
RecruitME is a veteran-owned business and proud holder of the Government’s prestigious Gold Award under the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We are committed to supporting service leavers, veterans and reservists into long-term, meaningful engineering careers.
Desirable Experience
Food manufacturing or food processing environment
Hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge
Strong communication and people leadership skills
What’s on Offer
Highly competitive salary plus overtime
Permanent, stable role within a well-invested site
Clear leadership responsibility and progression opportunity
Supportive, safety-led engineering culture
Long-term career development in a modern, evolving engineering environment
This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role within a site that values engineering, invests in its people, and offers genuine career progression.
