Engineering Team Leader

Synergi Search & Select Ltd; Boston; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression to Maintenance Manager

Site investment £1.5 million

Long-term career development

Job summary

Synergi Search & Select Ltd. is seeking an Engineering Team Leader for our fast-paced FMCG site in Boston, Lincolnshire.

The role is 80% hands-on engineering with 20% people management, leading two shift engineers to ensure equipment reliability and maximise production. You’ll oversee maintenance activities, drive continuous improvement, and support installation, commissioning and upgrade work as part of a strong engineering team.

Qualifications

• We require an electrical bias with strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience in FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environments is essential.
• Ability to lead by example in a hands-on engineering setting and manage 20% of the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 2 shift engineers and allocate daily workloads.
• Carry out planned maintenance and respond to machine breakdowns.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults on PLC-controlled equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement and reduce downtime site-wide.
• Perform root cause analysis and support installation projects.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PLC control machinery

FMCG manufacturing experience

Leadership in hands-on role

Strong diagnostics

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

Engineering Team Leader

Boston, Lincolnshire
£56,500
4 on 4 off | Days & Nights Rotation

Benefits

£56,500 Basic Salary

Clear progression pathway into a Maintenance Manager position within 2-3 years

80% hands-on engineering role with 20% leadership responsibilities

Join a business that has recently invested £1.5 million into site improvements

Long-term career development opportunities

Stable and growing manufacturing environment

Opportunity to make a genuine impact and influence engineering standards

Supportive leadership team focused on employee development

Job SpecificationThe Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Team Leader to join a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing site in Boston.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to step into leadership while remaining heavily involved in day-to-day engineering activities.Unlike many Team Leader positions, this role is 80% hands-on engineering and 20% people management, meaning you'll still spend the majority of your time fault finding, repairing machinery, carrying out PPMs, and supporting production.

You'll lead a team of 2 engineers on shift, ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and driving continuous improvement across the site.This role offers a clear route into Maintenance Management for an ambitious engineer looking to progress their career.

Leadership & Team Management (20%)

• Lead and support a team of 2 shift engineers
• Allocate daily workloads and prioritise maintenance activities
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to engineers on shift
• Drive a proactive maintenance culture across the department
• Support skills development and performance improvement initiatives
• Conduct shift handovers and communicate effectively with production teams
• Act as the first point of contact for engineering-related issues during your shift

Hands-On Engineering & Reliability (80%)

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities
• Respond quickly and effectively to machinery breakdowns
• Diagnose and repair both electrical and mechanical faults
• Minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency
• Complete root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures
• Support installation, commissioning and upgrade projects
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings
• Drive machine reliability and engineering performance

Electrical Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults on single and three-phase systems
• Maintain motors, contactors, overloads, relays, sensors and control circuits
• Fault find on automated production and packaging machinery
• Maintain electrical distribution systems, breakers, isolators and fuses
• Work with inverter drives, servo motors, encoders and PLC-controlled equipment
• Support electrical compliance and site safety standards

Automation & Controls

• Fault find on Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC systems
• Support HMI troubleshooting and machine resets
• Assist with automation improvements and control system upgrades
• Work closely with specialist automation support when required

Health & Safety

• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
• Follow permit-to-work and lock-off procedures
• Complete risk assessments where required
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation
• Ensure compliance with current engineering and electrical regulations

Equipment You'll Be Working On

• Industrial mixers and blending systems
• Ingredient dosing equipment
• Extrusion and processing lines
• Forming and cutting machinery
• Drying and baking ovens
• Automated packaging lines
• Flow wrappers and bagging machines
• Checkweighers and metal detectors
• Conveyor systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Hydraulic equipment
• Compressors and site utilities
• PLC-controlled production machinery

What We're Looking ForEssential

Electrical bias preferred

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or completed Engineering Apprenticeship

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

FMCG, food manufacturing, packaging, or fast-paced manufacturing experience

Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery

Ability to lead by example in a hands-on environment

Comfortable working in a role that is 80% engineering and 20% management

Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

Desirable

17th or 18th Edition Qualification

Previous Team Leader or Supervisory experience

Siemens or Allen Bradley PLC experience

Continuous Improvement experience

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing business operating within a fast-paced production environment.Significant investment has recently been made into the site, creating exciting opportunities for engineers looking to be part of a business focused on growth, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

The company prides itself on developing its people from within and offers genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.You'll join a close-knit engineering team where your contribution will be recognised, your ideas will be valued, and your development will be actively supported.