Engineering Team Lead - FMCG Plant (4 on/4 off)

Sofina Foods Europe; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead a skilled maintenance team across our manufacturing site, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient support to operations. You will drive asset reliability, manage downtime data in CMMS, and coordinate a 4 on / 4 off day/night pattern.

Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in Engineering, strong electrical/mechanical knowledge, and a proven leadership track in FMCG environments, with a focus on continuous improvement and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge across disciplines.
• Experienced engineering leader from FMCG/food manufacturing.
• Capable of leading teams and managing performance.
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities in manufacturing.
• Skilled in using CMMS and analysing downtime data.
• Knowledgeable across mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Excellent planning and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work 4 on/4 off days and nights rotating shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Engineers and an Asset Care Operative.
• Coordinate reactive, preventative and planned maintenance activities.
• Drive equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support fault finding, root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate engineering downtime reporting and CMMS data management.
• Work with Production, Hygiene and site teams to minimise disruption.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety and engineering standards.
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager when required.

Skills

Engineering leadership

CMMS

Downtime analysis

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Shift management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Sofina Foods is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead a skilled maintenance team across our manufacturing site, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient support to operations. You will drive asset reliability, manage downtime data in CMMS, and coordinate a 4 on / 4 off day/night pattern.

Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in Engineering, strong electrical/mechanical knowledge, and a proven leadership track in FMCG environments, with a focus on continuous improvement and safety compliance.