Engineering Team Leader

MorePeople; Sleaford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is seeking an Engineering Team Lead to oversee operations and ensure production efficiency. Your responsibilities will include coaching a mechanical and electrical engineering team while maintaining high safety standards. Ideal candidates should have over 4 years of industrial experience and strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include a competitive salary of £55,000-£60,000, pension, and family-friendly policies, as well as opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holidays

Pension

Family-friendly policies

Life assurance

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industrial experience as a Time/Skill-Served Fitter.
• Previous supervisory experience is required.
• IT literate and capable of making decisions efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach your engineering team.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.
• Train staff on machinery operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and manage utilities.
• Prioritise workload and make timely decisions.

Skills

Mechanical/electrical aptitude

Strong problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Decisive

Job description

Engineering Team Lead

Shift pattern - 4 on 4 off

Salary: £55,000-£60,000

Tired of putting out fires on the factory floor? A major UK food manufacturer is looking for an Engineering Team Lead to take control on shift, lead a crew of mechanical, electrical, and multi‑skilled engineers, and make sure production keeps moving without chaos.

You’ll report to the Shift Manager, deputise when needed, and be the person people actually listen to when machines break. Expect SAP and PPM systems to be your allies, grease and heat to test your patience, and the occasional close encounter with poultry.

What you’ll actually do:

• Lead and coach your team without losing your mind.
• Ensure Health & Safety isn’t just a poster on the wall (COSHH included).
• Train staff on machines and make sure visiting engineers don’t leave chaos behind.
• Keep equipment documentation accurate, tidy, and accessible.
• Prioritise work and make decisions when management isn’t around.
• Maintain stores, utilities, and environmental compliance.

What we need from you:

• Time/Skill‑Served Fitter with 4+ years industrial experience.
• Mechanical/electrical aptitude and strong problem‑solving skills.
• IT literate, decisive, and organised.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Initiative and the ability to turn chaos into order.

Bonus points:

• Experience in food processing or poultry machinery.
• Hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge.
• Good communication and people skills.

Why bother?

You’ll join a major food producer making some of the UK's most iconic brands. £55‑60k salary, holidays, pension, family‑friendly policies, life assurance, and real learning opportunities are all included.

If you’re ready to lead, get your hands dirty, and make a real impact, this role is for you.