Engineering Team Leader

Extension Recruitment; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer based in Middlesbrough is seeking an Engineering Team Leader to oversee maintenance and improvement of plant machinery. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with electrical bias and experience in food manufacturing. The role involves leading projects, maintaining high standards of health and safety, and contributing to continuous improvement. This position offers a permanent contract with various benefits including career development and wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Training and career development

Physical and Online Wellbeing Benefits

Retailer Discount Scheme

Charity Initiatives and Team Events

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a team leader.
• Strong engineering background, particularly with an electrical bias.
• Experience within food manufacturing or a FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct installations, fault finding, inspections, and servicing.
• Engage in planned preventative maintenance.
• Lead project improvement schemes.
• Maintain, install, and repair electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Contribute to existing improvement opportunities.

Skills

Strong problem-solving abilities

Proactive approach to continuous improvement

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Team Leader
Location: Middlesbrough
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

We are currently looking for an Engineering Team Leader to join our client, a leading UK food manufacturer known for its innovative and sustainable approach to creating high-quality products, on a permanent basis.

About the Company
With a strong presence in the market and a commitment to excellence, this company offers a dynamic and supportive environment for engineering professionals.

Benefits include:
• Training and career development
• Physical and Online Wellbeing Benefits
• Retailer Discount Scheme
• Charity Initiatives and Team Events

The Role of the Engineering Team Leader
As the Engineering Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in maintaining, developing, and improving plant machinery and services.

Key responsibilities include:
• Conduct installations, fault finding, inspections, and servicing.
• Engage in planned preventative maintenance.
• Lead project improvement schemes.
• Maintain, install, and repair electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Contribute to existing improvement opportunities.

About You – Engineering Team Leader
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a team leader and strong engineering background, particularly with an electrical bias.

You will ideally have:
• Experience within food manufacturing, or a FMCG environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of Health & Safety and Quality.