Engineering Team Leader

Zest; Colne; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression opportunities

Supportive engineering team

Leadership role

Job summary

Zest is recruiting for a Night Shift Engineering Team Leader to supervise the night shift, perform hands-on maintenance and ensure production runs reliably through the night. You will spearhead the engineering function in the Shift Manager's absence and coordinate maintenance activities across the plant.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical/electrical fault-finding, a relevant engineering qualification, and experience in FMCG environments.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled.
• Experience in FMCG or fast-paced production environments.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the night shift engineering team hands-on with maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinate and prioritise maintenance activities and breakdown responses.
• Carry out fault-finding, diagnostics and root cause analysis to reduce recurring issues.
• Drive planned preventive maintenance and continuous improvement to maximise uptime.
• Keep CMMS records and uphold health and safety standards.
• Act as engineering point of contact for production and factory management on shift.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance

Fault-finding

Health & Safety

Decision-making

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC / equivalent apprenticeship (Mechanical/Electrical/Multi-Skilled)

Tools

CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System)

Job description

Night Shift Engineering Team Leader

Salary: £57,000 - £62,000 + benefits

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 6pm to 6am

Commutable from: March, Wisbech, Chatteris, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Ely, Downham Market, King's Lynn

Our client is a well-established food manufacturing business supplying major retailers across the UK. They're looking for a Night Shift Engineering Team Leader to lead the engineering team through the night shift, keep production running reliably, and take charge of the engineering function in the Shift Manager's absence.

The Role

• Lead and support the engineering team through the night shift, working hands‑on alongside them on maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinate and prioritise maintenance activities and breakdown responses.
• Carry out fault‑finding, diagnostics and root cause analysis to reduce recurring issues.
• Drive planned preventative maintenance and continuous improvement to maximise uptime.
• Keep accurate CMMS records and uphold health, safety and compliance standards.
• Act as the key engineering point of contact for production and factory management on shift.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a Team Leader, Supervisory or Engineering Leadership role.
• A recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent apprenticeship) in Mechanical, Electrical or Multi‑Skilled Engineering.
• Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, or a similarly fast‑paced production environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £57,000 - £62,000 depending on experience
• A challenging, rewarding leadership role
• A supportive, collaborative engineering team
• Genuine progression opportunities within a growing business