Electrical Engineering Team Lead — FMCG, Uptime Focus

Hunter Selection; Hyndburn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Selection is recruiting an Engineering Team Leader (Electrical Bias) for its site in Heywood. The role focuses on leading the engineering team, driving uptime and safety while delivering major improvement projects.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, with strong electrical/mechanical maintenance knowledge, a Level 3+ electrical qualification, and proven leadership in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineer with FMCG/manufacturing experience.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent electrical qualification.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prioritise engineering activities to minimise breakdowns.
• Coordinate daily workload to maximise plant performance and uptime.
• Support performance management and mentoring of engineers.
• Drive KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in developing the Engineering department to support growth.
• Ensure maintenance is safe, efficient and compliant with procedures.
• Maintain plant/equipment to high safety and operation standards.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and reports; follow timescales.
• Promote a positive safety culture and enforce policies.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Team leadership

Fault finding

Project delivery

CMMS

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

NVQ Level 3 / Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Hunter Selection is recruiting an Engineering Team Leader (Electrical Bias) for its site in Heywood. The role focuses on leading the engineering team, driving uptime and safety while delivering major improvement projects.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, with strong electrical/mechanical maintenance knowledge, a Level 3+ electrical qualification, and proven leadership in a manufacturing setting.