Engineering Team Lead

Carlsberg; Northampton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Northampton is seeking an Engineering Team Leader to manage engineering activities and lead a high-performing team. The role requires significant experience in maintenance planning, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This full-time position offers a competitive salary along with extensive benefits including private medical options and a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing engineering shift maintenance and planning.
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Commitment to LeanTPM principles and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe deployment of engineering activities.
• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team.
• Oversee accurate SAP CMMS reporting and maintenance practices.
• Manage performance against KPIs for safety and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Decision-making under pressure

Coaching

Mentoring

Education

HNC level in engineering

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Team Leader – B&P & Packing

Location: Northampton

Job Length: Full Time

Working Hours: 42

Shift: Days

Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe deployment of engineering activities, complying with Carlsberg SHE, LOTO, and emergency response procedures.
• Lead and develop a high-performing, multi‑skilled engineering shift team through coaching, appraisals, and training.
• Oversee accurate SAP CMMS reporting, spare parts management, and continuous improvement of maintenance practices.
• Coordinate and supervise reactive and preventative maintenance, including 3rd‑party contractor activity and plant shutdowns.
• Drive shift‑level continuous improvement using Lean TPM, RCA, Six Sigma, and machine reliability metrics (MTBF/MTTR).
• Manage performance against KPIs for safety, quality, hygiene, and preventative maintenance delivery.
• Conduct process confirmations, permit reviews, and RAMS assessments to ensure safe and efficient engineering execution.
• Champion team recognition, capability development, and compliance with all legislative and company standards.

Experience and Key Attributes:

• Proven experience managing engineering shift maintenance and planning within Brewing, Packaging, or FMCG environments.
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements for Packaging and Process equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrated commitment to LeanTPM principles and continuous improvement, acting as a role model for best practices.
• High‑level competencies in leadership, analytical thinking, collaboration, and decision‑making under pressure.
• Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and empowering teams to drive performance and change.
• Qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in engineering, or with significant relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental standards and compliance.

Interested in finding out more? Apply today and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch!

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history’s, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.