Engineering Shift Team Leader

Vrieservice; Thetford; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is seeking an Engineering Shift Team Leader to oversee a team of engineers at their advanced site in Thetford. This role involves leading maintenance efforts, managing performance, and ensuring operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have an engineering apprenticeship and experience in FMCG settings.

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

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of 4 engineers, providing day-to-day guidance and support.
• Responding to machinery breakdowns and carrying out planned maintenance.
• Ensuring all work is completed and logged accurately using CMMS.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Decision-making

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Education

Approved engineering apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

CMMS systems

Excel

Word

Job description

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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 Management
  
  

Lead with impact. Apply now to join a business that values your expertise and invests in your future.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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