Engineering Shift Team Leader

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Cross Lanes; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established FMCG manufacturer based in Cross Lanes seeks an experienced Engineering Shift Team Leader. This role involves leading a skilled engineering team, maintaining production operations, and ensuring compliance with various standards. Candidates should have a multi-skilled background, ideally in food manufacturing, along with proven leadership experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £53,345 and a rotating shift pattern, providing long-term career opportunities in a stable working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term career prospects

Stable working environment

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled engineer with a 60/40 bias either mechanical or electrical.
• Background in food manufacturing preferred.
• Proven supervisory experience within engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering shift team and act as site engineering lead.
• Plan, prioritise and allocate engineering work.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance through the CMMS.
• Drive KPI performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach, train, and performance-manage engineers.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification or equivalent

Job description

Engineering Shift Team Leader

Salary: £53,345 per annum

Shift Pattern: 2 Days / 2 Nights / 4 Off (Rotating)

A well-established FMCG manufacturing business operating a processing facility near Wrexham is undertaking a major recruitment drive, with over 100 new roles being created next year. As part of this growth, we are seeking an experienced Engineering Shift Team Leader to join the site's engineering function.

This is a key leadership position within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment, offering the opportunity to lead a skilled engineering team and support critical production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering shift team and act as site engineering lead in the absence of the Engineering Manager
• Plan, prioritise and allocate engineering work to support production requirements
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance through the CMMS
• Drive KPI performance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Coach, train, and performance-manage engineers on shift
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, GMP, food safety, environmental, and animal welfare standards
• Liaise closely with operations to align engineering support with site needs
• Manage contractors, permits to work, and shift resources
• Support audits, NCRs, and compliance-related activities

About The Engineering Shift Team Leader

• Multi-skilled engineer (60/40 bias either mechanical or electrical)
• Level 3 engineering qualification or equivalent
• Background in a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing preferred)
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience within engineering
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Continuous improvement mindset

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £53,345
• Rotating shift pattern: 2 days / 2 nights / 4 off
• Opportunity to join a growing manufacturing site with long-term career prospects
• Stable, supportive working environment

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