Engineering Team Leader

Synergi Recruitment; Desford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer of building products is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to maintain and improve high-speed automated machinery. In this fast-paced FMCG environment, you will perform both reactive and planned maintenance, fault-find complex automated equipment, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a recognized electrical engineering qualification and experience in a similar manufacturing setting. This position offers excellent benefits, including a 15% employer pension contribution and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

15% employer pension contribution

Career progression and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-speed manufacturing environment (FMCG preferred).
• Strong fault-finding skills on automated and electrical machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on production line machinery.
• Fault-find on complex automated equipment and electrical systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve performance, safety, and reduce waste.

Skills

Fault-finding on automated machinery

Electrical maintenance

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Recognised electrical engineering qualification

Job description

Our client is a leading UK manufacturer of essential building products. Operating across 17 sites in the UK, they provide high-quality products that support both traditional and modern construction methods, ensuring the continued growth of the UK construction industry.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities

Maintain and improve the performance of high-speed automated machinery in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Carry out both reactive and planned electrical maintenance while contributing to continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on production line machinery
• Fault-find on complex automated equipment and electrical systems
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve performance, safety, and reduce waste
• Support other engineering teams and external contractors as required
• Attend training and maintain technical knowledge to ensure maximum effectiveness

Ideal Candidate Requirements

• Recognised electrical engineering qualification
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-speed manufacturing environment (FMCG preferred)
• Strong fault‑finding skills on automated and electrical machinery

Desirable Skills

• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ex‑forces background with transferable engineering experience

Benefits

• 15% employer pension contribution
• Career progression and development in one of the UKs largest manufacturers

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below!