Engineering Team Leader

Argon Engineering Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to oversee a small team of engineers. The ideal candidate will possess a mechanical or electrical background, with proven supervisory experience in an industrial environment, especially in FMCG or automated distribution. The role involves leading maintenance activities, enhancing engineering standards, and facilitating communication between production and engineering. Join a forward-thinking company that offers ongoing training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunities for ongoing training

Supportive maintenance team

Modern automated equipment

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory or team-lead experience within an industrial environment.
• Background in FMCG, food production, or automated distribution is essential.
• Hands-on approach with strong technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of site engineers.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance activities across the site.
• Foster strong communication between production and engineering teams.

Skills

Technical fault-finding skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Organisational skills

Education

Apprentice-trained engineer (mechanical or electrical)

Job description

Engineering Team Leader

FMCG

Location: Near Rugby

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)

Salary: £50,000

Our client, a leading FMCG manufacturer near Rugby, is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to join their high-performance maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer with leadership experience who is looking to step into a key role within a fast‑paced, fully automated environment.

About the Role

As Engineering Team Leader, you will oversee a small team of multi‑skilled engineers, ensuring the safe and efficient running of all production and packaging equipment. You will support the Maintenance Manager in driving engineering standards, improving reliability, and promoting a proactive maintenance culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of site engineers.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance activities across the site.
• Ensure engineering tasks are carried out safely, effectively, and in line with site standards.
• Support continuous improvement, reliability projects, and root cause analysis.
• Report engineering performance and issues to the Maintenance Manager.
• Foster strong communication between production and engineering teams.

Requirements

• Apprentice‑trained engineer (mechanical or electrical).
• Proven supervisory or team‑lead experience within an industrial environment.
• Background in FMCG, food production, or automated distribution is essential.
• Strong technical fault‑finding skills and a hands‑on approach.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

What's on Offer

• A stable, forward‑thinking FMCG business.
• Opportunities for ongoing training, development, and progression.
• A supportive maintenance team and modern automated equipment.

If you’re an experienced engineer ready to take the next step into leadership or a current team leader looking for a fresh challenge, apply today!