Engineering Team Leader

Zest; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Boston, Lincolnshire is seeking a hands-on Engineering Team Leader to manage a team of skilled engineers. This role involves ensuring safety standards, driving continuous improvement, and mentoring staff. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 or HNC in Engineering and 3+ years in food manufacturing. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including shift allowance and overtime.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

Pension and product discounts

Career development pathways

Qualifications

• 3+ years in food or FMCG manufacturing experience required.
• Strong leadership and the ability to mentor apprentices.
• Solid understanding of compliance frameworks is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineers during breakdowns and maintenance.
• Ensure PMs are completed on time and logged.
• Deliver effective digital shift handovers and performance reporting.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical skills in PLC fault-finding

Compliance understanding (PUWER, LOLER)

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC in Engineering

Tools

Lean tools (5S, SMED, RCA)

Job description

Engineering Team Leader - Boston, Lincolnshire
4-on-4-off (days & nights) Food Manufacturing Competitive Salary + OT

I'm working with a well-established food manufacturer in the Boston area to recruit a hands-on Engineering Team Leader. This role will lead a team of multi-skilled engineers on shift, taking responsibility for safety, breakdown response, PM delivery, and driving OEE and CI improvements across fast-paced, automated production lines.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support engineers during breakdowns and planned maintenance

Maintain strict H&S and food safety standards (LOTO, risk assessments, statutory checks)

Ensure PMs are completed on time and logged via the CMMS

Deliver effective digital shift handovers and performance reporting

Mentor apprentices and junior team members, fostering a positive, high-performing culture

Support root cause analysis and CI projects across engineering and production

Requirements:

NVQ Level 3 / HNC in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)

3+ years in food or FMCG manufacturing

Strong leadership and technical skills, including PLC fault-finding

Solid understanding of compliance frameworks (PUWER, LOLER, 18th Edition, etc.)

Desirable:

ILM, Six Sigma or other CI/leadership training

Experience with Lean tools (5S, SMED, RCA)

Familiarity with steam, pneumatics, and process systems

What's on Offer:

Competitive salary + shift allowance + overtime

4-on-4-off rotating shift (days and nights) - 42 hrs/week average

33 days holiday (inc. bank holidays)

Pension, product discounts, and clear career development pathways

If this sounds like the right fit for you or someone in your network, feel free to get in touch for a confidential chat.

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