Engineering Team Lead

Escape Recruitment Services; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Shift allowance

Pension

Healthcare cash plan

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cumbernauld is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to oversee a team in a growing FMCG business. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintenance and optimization of site services, ensuring efficiency and compliance. With over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and expertise in CMMS, the candidate will influence continuous improvements. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years engineering experience in FMCG or similar.
• Strong understanding of maintenance systems & CMMS.
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of BOAS, COSHH, LOLER, PUWER etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team.
• Deliver effective planned preventative maintenance.
• Analyse downtime and utilities data to improve performance.
• Ensure statutory and audit compliance.
• Drive environmental and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Manage weekly engineering schedules and work orders.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Maintenance systems understanding

Team management

Tools

CMMS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to join our Glasgow site on a continental shift pattern within the drinks industry

About the Role

You will lead a team of engineers responsible for maintaining and optimising site services and production equipment to ensure maximum uptime, safety and efficiency. You will act as the SME for services, support capital projects, and drive continuous improvement across the engineering function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team
• Deliver effective planned preventative maintenance
• Analyse downtime and utilities data to improve performance
• Ensure statutory and audit compliance
• Drive environmental and cost optimisation initiatives
• Manage weekly engineering schedules and work orders

About You

• 5+ years engineering experience in FMCG or similar
• Strong understanding of maintenance systems & CMMS
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of BOAS, COSHH, LOLER, PUWER etc.

What We Offer

Competitive salary, shift allowance, pension, healthcare cash plan, flexible benefits, development opportunities and more.

If you’re an engineering leader ready to make a measurable impact within a growing FMCG business, apply today.