Engineering Shift Team Leader

Manpower; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is looking for an Engineering Shift Team Leader to guide and develop an engineering team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role involves leading engineers, managing maintenance, and ensuring productivity. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, leadership experience, and excellent problem-solving skills, plus an annual salary of £53,812.50 with benefits.

Benefits

Cycle2Work scheme

50% discount at Boparan Restaurants

Access to EAP and GroceryAid for health and wellbeing support

Annual personal development budget

Free on-site parking

Clear progression routes into Engineering Management

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-speed FMCG or food manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in a team leader, supervisor, or senior engineering role.
• IOSH or strong awareness of health & safety standards (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of 4 engineers, providing guidance and support during shifts.
• Responding to machinery breakdowns and carrying out planned maintenance activities.
• Ensuring all work is logged accurately using Shire CMMS system.
• Delivering structured shift handovers and reports to support continuity.
• Monitoring engineering performance and identifying improvement opportunities.

Skills

Hands-on fault-finding skills

Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Approved engineering apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

CMMS systems (Shire ideal)

Excel

Word

Job description

Engineering Shift Team Leader
Location: Thetford, Norfolk
Shifts: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights: 07:00-19:00 / 19:00-07:00)
Salary: £53,812.50 + Overtime + benefits

Take the lead in a fast-paced, forward-thinking food manufacturing environment.
We're looking for a hands-on, driven Engineering Shift Team Leader to guide and develop our engineering team at our clean, modern, and technically advanced site in Thetford. This site produces coated food products for major UK supermarkets and is part of a wider, sustainable food group operation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled engineer with leadership experience who is ready to step up, take ownership, and drive performance on shift.

What you'll be doing:

Leading a team of 4 engineers, providing day-to-day guidance and support during shifts
Responding to machinery breakdowns and carrying out planned maintenance activities
Acting as first point of escalation for technical and operational issues
Ensuring all work is completed and logged accurately using our Shire CMMS system
Delivering clear and structured shift handovers and reports to support team continuity
Monitoring engineering performance and identifying continuous improvement opportunities
Communicating closely with the operations team to minimise downtime and maximise productivity
Managing spare parts usage and replenishment

What we're looking for:

Approved engineering apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Electrical preferred)
Hands-on fault-finding skills with strong mechanical and electrical knowledge
Experience in a high-speed FMCG or food manufacturing environment
Previous experience in a team leader, supervisor, or senior engineering role
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Working knowledge of CMMS systems (Shire ideal) and proficiency with Excel & Word
IOSH or strong awareness of health & safety standards (desirable)

What you'll get in return:

£53,812.50 annual salary
Cycle2Work scheme
50% discount at Boparan Restaurants
Access to EAP and GroceryAid for health and wellbeing support
Annual personal development budget
Free on-site parking
Clear progression routes into Engineering ManagementLead with impact. Apply now to join a business that values your expertise and invests in your future

Job Info

Job Title:

Engineering Shift Team Leader

Company:

Manpower

Location:

£53812 Per annum Overtime and Exceptional Benefits

Posted:

Jul 29th 2025

Closes:

Aug 29th 2025

Sector:

Other

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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