Engineering Team Lead - FMCG Plant Reliability & Safety

A.G. Barr; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 34 days holiday

Flexible holiday trading

Living Wage Employer

Healthcare Cash Plan

Peppy Health

Flexible benefits

Life assurance

Save as you earn

Staff sales discount

Pension

Annual salary review

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

AG Barr is seeking an Engineering Team Leader in Milton Keynes to drive shift performance and build a safe, high-performing engineering culture. You will coordinate maintenance activities, lead RCA/MBR processes, and champion continuous improvement across the site.

You will mentor technicians, manage daily handovers, and push for optimal reliability and equipment availability in a fast-paced FMCG environment. This role requires 3 on 3 off days/nights shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• Engineering leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (FMCG / Food & Beverage preferred).
• HNC / ONC in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering.
• Experience using RCA and post-breakdown documentation (MBRs).
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations with emphasis on safe working practices.
• Experience using Leader Standard Work (LSW) and leading shift/engineering meetings.
• Knowledge of reliability standards (ISO 9001, ISO 55000) and methodologies like FMEA, RCM, and FTA.
• Experience with CMMS and Google tools.
• Ability to operate in a multi-skilled engineering environment and contribute to cross-functional management.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety-first shift culture and ensure compliance with site safety standards.
• Maximise OEE on high-speed filling lines and reduce MTTR through proactive maintenance.
• Drive team morale, clear communication, and engagement on shift.
• Set and monitor quarterly team priorities and performance.
• Conduct regular 1-to-1s and support development with PDPs.
• Own RCA and Major Breakdown Reports for sustainable fixes.
• Oversee daily shift handovers, plan work orders, and drive efficiency.
• Perform Leader Standard Work tasks and ensure audits and standards are met.
• Lead site-wide continuous improvement under Brilliance in the Making framework.
• Provide practical technical guidance during critical issues and support escalation.
• Coach technicians, recruit for the shift, and implement structured training plans.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Problem-Solving

Safety Compliance

Operational Excellence

Flexibility

Engineering Leadership

Reliability Standards

CMMS Experience

Team Development

Education

HNC / ONC in Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled Eng

Tools

CMMS

Google

FMEA

RCM

FTA

Job description

AG Barr is seeking an Engineering Team Leader in Milton Keynes to drive shift performance and build a safe, high-performing engineering culture. You will coordinate maintenance activities, lead RCA/MBR processes, and champion continuous improvement across the site.

You will mentor technicians, manage daily handovers, and push for optimal reliability and equipment availability in a fast-paced FMCG environment. This role requires 3 on 3 off days/nights shift flexibility.