Engineer Team Leader

HBHR; Boston; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work

Free parking

Life insurance

On-site parking

Welcome bonus

Job summary

Fold Hill Pet is seeking an Engineer Team Leader to oversee maintenance across FMCG production lines and packaging equipment. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, drive improvements, and ensure safe, reliable operation of conveyors, ovens, extruders, and related systems.

Based in Old Leake, Lincolnshire, this on-site role offers a four days-on/four days-off style with 12-hour shifts and a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a maintenance team in an FMCG environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance capabilities.
• Ability to plan and supervise maintenance across complex machinery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of machinery and systems.
• Lead a team of engineers to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Automation & conveyors

Job description

Engineer Team Leader, Fold Hill Pet, Old Leake, £56,500.00

Employment Type

Full Time

Application Start Date

01-10-2026

Application End Date

30-10-2026

Location

Fold Hill Pet, Old Leake

State/County

Lincolnshire

PE22 9RJ

Work Style

On-site

Description

Job Description:

Are you a multi-skilled maintenance engineer team leader with experience in conveying systems, product detection, and packaging machinery in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment, looking to join a forward-thinking family-owned business? We have invested over £10 million in our operations and infrastructure, and we want passionate, expert engineers to help drive our success.

Who We Are

Fold Hill Pet is a Pet Food Manufacturing business whose founders have been farming the land near Boston in Lincolnshire for over 100 years. Based just 15 minutes from the centre of Boston, Fold Hill is one of the largest employers between Boston and Skegness. At Fold Hill Pet, we're more than just a company; we're a team driven bypassion,expertise, and a dedication tosustainability. For generations, we've built a business that values quality and strong relationships. Now, with a significant investment in innovation and growth, we're looking for motivated individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

Your Role as anEngineer Team Leader

We want our engineers to have the autonomy to find improvements that can be made, order the relevant parts through our stores, and make the improvement. This not only improves the safety and performance of how the machinery runs, but it also makes the job we do more engaging and ultimately more enjoyable.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will use your engineering knowledge and skills as a team in the upkeep and improvement of this factory, its amenities, and its production equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of machinery and systems. Including: Automated, network-linked milling, process, and packing equipment, Gas fired ovens, Mill equipment designed to grind,sieve, store and handle ingredients, Extruders and mixers, Conveying systems with associated motors and drive systems, QR coded CMMS system, Forklift trucks, cherry picker & scissor lift, Lighting & electricalsupplies, Steam boiler with associated pipework and valves, Hydraulics and pneumatics, Site amenities. Diagnose and troubleshoot breakdowns, minimising downtime and ensuring quick resolution.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to optimise equipment performance.
• Contribute to improvement projects as part of our ongoing investment in the facility.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure compliance with health & safety standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• Passion: You’re enthusiastic about engineering and take pride in solving problems and keeping equipment running at its best.
• Expertise: You have strong multi-skilled engineering leadership experience, with qualifications in both electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Teamwork: You thrive in a collaborative, shift-based environment where communication and cooperation are key.
• Sustainability: You understand the importance of energy efficiency and are committed to supporting our sustainability goals.

What We Offer:

• Family-First Culture: Join a close-knit team where your input and contribution truly matter.
• £10 Million Investment: Be part of an exciting period of growth and modernisation.
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career.
• Sustainability Focus: Work for a business that is committed to reducing its environmental impact and promoting eco-friendly practices.

Our current shift pattern is four days on, four off, four nights on, four off, rotating with the option of overtime if you have a project or improvement which requires your undivided attention.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time to be part of Fold Hill Pet. Our £10 million investment has paved the way for modernisation and development, creating new opportunities across the business. If you are looking for a role where you can make a real impact, in a company that truly cares about its people and the planet, this is the perfect opportunity.

We like to invest in our engineers, so if there are skills that you feel aren’t strong, we’ll do what we can to improve these with t raining opportunities that are available in line with business needs and personal professional development.

Welcome Bonus: You will automatically receive £150 after successfully completing your probationary period, plus a further £150 3 months later.

Site wide bonus scheme based on the companies and individuals’ performance.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts