Engineering Team Leader

Gap Technical Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Technical Ltd. seeks an Engineering Team Leader for its Bolton facility, offering a £58,000 salary in a fast-paced FMCG setting. You will lead the engineering team to keep plant and equipment safe, reliable and compliant, supporting production and other functions.

You will manage breakdowns, coordinate shift engineers, mentor staff, and drive KPIs while contributing to continuous improvement and adherence to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Good engineering knowledge gained within an FMCG environment.
• HNC or NVQ3 or higher in engineering with supervisory experience.
• Good communication and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise engineering breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Coordinate shift engineers and ensure maintenance reports are completed on time.
• Support performance management and development of the engineering team.
• Drive achievement of Engineering KPIs and departmental targets.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the Engineering department.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene standards.
• Maintain plant and equipment for safe, reliable operation.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and use of the CMMS system.
• Build relationships with Production and other support functions.

Skills

Good communication

IT skills

Engineering knowledge

Education

HNC or NVQ3 or higher in engineering (with supervisory experience)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Engineer Team Leader

Salary £58,000

Bolton

gap technical are representing an established food manufacturing business in their search for an Engineering Team Leader to join their facility in Bolton.

Performance Objectives

• Manage and prioritise engineering breakdowns, ensuring all work is completed quickly, safely, and effectively to minimise downtime.
• Coordinate the activities of shift engineers, ensuring all maintenance reports and documentation are completed accurately and issued within agreed timescales.
• Support the performance management and development of the engineering team through mentoring and guidance.
• Drive the achievement of Engineering KPIs and departmental targets.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the Engineering department to support business growth.
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures, Health & Safety regulations, and Food Hygiene standards, addressing issues fairly, consistently, and promptly.
• Maintain all plant and equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
• Participate in both reactive and planned maintenance programmes to maximise equipment performance and reliability.Assist with the development, implementation, and full utilisation of the CMMS system.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with Production and other support functions, ensuring clear communication and regular feedback.
• Identify and implement labour-saving and productivity improvement initiatives in collaboration with production teams.
• Provide engineering support, technical guidance, and training to Line Technicians and operational staff.

Person Specification

• Good Engineering Knowledge gained within an FMCG environment.
• HNC or NVQ3 or higher in engineering with Supervisory experience - Ideally
• Good communication and IT skills

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Closing Date 21/09/2026