Engineering Team Leader

Magnus Search; Alwalton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on, 4 off shift pattern

Pension

Free on-site parking

Discounted or free food

Company events and team activities

Training and development programmes

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Magnus Search is seeking an Engineer Team Leader in the United Kingdom (Alwalton area) to lead a small team of engineers on a 4-on/4-off shift pattern. You will supervise day-to-day maintenance, drive improvements in plant reliability and OEE, and work closely with Production to reduce losses while maintaining GMP and safety standards.

The role is hands-on and requires strong communication and leadership skills, with responsibilities spanning fault finding, scheduling, spare parts management,

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship, ideally electrical.
• ONC, City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification.
• 17th or 18th Edition electrical qualifications advantageous.
• Strong multi-skilled engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience leading, supervising or mentoring engineers or contractors.
• Experience in food manufacturing or similarly regulated environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop a team of engineers.
• Coordinate daily engineering resources and prioritise work with Production.
• Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance to maximise uptime.
• Provide hands-on fault finding and repairs to improve reliability.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Supervise contractors and ensure safe, professional practices.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-skilled Engineer

Maintenance

OEE

Root Cause Analysis

Education

ONC / City & Guilds

Tools

Electrical & Mechanical knowledge

Job description

Engineer Team Leader

Are you an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer ready to take the next step into leadership?

We're looking for a technically strong and motivated Engineer Team Leader to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll lead a small team of engineers, support production and play a key role in improving plant reliability, reducing downtime and maximising OEE.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day engineering function on your shift, ensuring equipment is maintained safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Engineer Team Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop a team of Multi-Skilled Engineers.
• Coordinate daily engineering resources and prioritise work alongside Production.
• Manage and carry out reactive and preventative maintenance to maximise plant uptime.
• Provide hands-on support with fault finding, repairs and equipment reliability.
• Lead and support Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with the management and supervision of contractors, ensuring safe and professional working practices.
• Ensure all engineering work complies with health & safety, Permit to Work, food safety and environmental requirements.
• Support the management of engineering spares, inventory and maintenance planning.
• Ensure machinery, plant and engineering systems meet relevant legislative requirements.
• Coordinate servicing, inspections and planned maintenance, ensuring equipment is safely and hygienically handed back to Production.
• Maintain essential site services including boilers, chilled water, compressed air and effluent systems.
• Support machinery installations, upgrades, modifications and relocations.
• Work closely with Production to reduce losses, improve efficiency and increase equipment performance.
• Promote high standards of GMP, housekeeping and "clean as you go" practices.
• Support the achievement of engineering KPIs and departmental objectives.

What We're Looking For

• Recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship, ideally electrical with mechanical capability.
• ONC, City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Relevant electrical qualifications, with 17th or 18th Edition advantageous.
• Strong multi-skilled engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience leading, supervising or mentoring engineers or contractors.
• Experience working within a food manufacturing or similarly regulated environment is desirable.
• Good understanding of planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, OEE and Root Cause Analysis.
• Strong health & safety awareness and understanding of safe systems of work.
• Confident working independently, with Production teams and within a wider Engineering function.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to lead and motivate others.
• Good written, verbal and IT skills, with an appreciation of accurate maintenance and safety records.

Engineer Team Leader Benefits & Hours of work

This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to build your leadership career within a supportive and progressive engineering environment.

You'll receive:

• Salary 4 on, 4 off shift pattern
• Day shifts starting at 6:00AM
• Overtime opportunities
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted or free food
• Company events and team activities
• Training and development programmes
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• A supportive environment where your skills and development are valued And more!

Ready for Your Next Step?

If you're a hands-on Multi-Skilled Engineer with the technical expertise and leadership ability to take the next step, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career, lead a team and make a real impact on engineering performance.