Engineering Team Lead

Job description

Engineering Team Lead

FMCG Manufacturing

Rotating days and nights 12 hour shifts

Engineering Team Lead – Food Manufacturing:

I'm recruiting on behalf of a food manufacturing business that's looking to hire an experienced Engineering Team Lead to lead engineering activity during shift and keep the plant running efficiently. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Engineering Team Lead who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Engineering Team Lead – Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Engineers during your shift
• Oversee all planned and reactive maintenance activity
• Ensure minimal downtime and support production targets
• Drive a proactive maintenance culture as an Engineering Team Lead
• Support continuous improvement and engineering projects
• Maintain site compliance with health & safety and food safety standards
• Act as the senior engineering contact on shift, escalating issues when needed

Engineering Team Lead – Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar Engineering Supervisor or Team Leader role
• Background in food manufacturing, FMCG, or another regulated industry
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering knowledge
• Confident managing teams and leading from the front
• Flexible to work rotating shifts or nights, depending on site structure

If you’re interested in this opportunity and your CV is ready then hit the apply button and expect to hear from me soon. Alternatively, if you’re CV isn’t ready or you just want a quick chat about the role then give me (Gianni) a call on our company number.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stockport

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English