Engineering Team Leader

Jonathan Lee Group; Spalding; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

On-site parking and canteen

Sick pay

Employee assistance programme

Long service recognition

Job summary

Jonathan Lee Group are seeking an Engineering Team Leader to head the night shift engineering team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will drive proactive maintenance, improve equipment reliability, and help deliver a safe, efficient operation while supporting your team.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on reducing downtime, maintaining food safety standards, and coordinating with Packhouse and line leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced, operational environments.
• Ability to prioritise workload and plan maintenance.
• Strong cross-functional liaison with contractors.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the night shift engineering team to deliver daily activities and high workmanship.
• Drive proactive maintenance to improve reliability and safety.
• Collaborate with Packhouse Manager and line leaders to minimise downtime.
• Develop and maintain engineering SOPs and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure maintenance, servicing, and calibration are documented.
• Manage external contractors and uphold health, safety and quality standards.

Skills

Multiskilled engineering

Workload planning

Communication

Problem solving

Food safety compliance

Job description

A developing food manufacturer are seeking a Engineering Team Leader to lead the night shift engineering team. This an opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role within the engineering and manufacturing industry, driving proactive maintenance, improving equipment reliability, and helping deliver a safe, efficient operation. If you are looking to progressing your engineering leadership career this role is where you will be supported.

Shift Pattern- 4 on 4 off Nights

Salary £48,000 to £51,000 plus Benefits

What You Will Do:

• Oversee and support the Engineering Team Leader team to deliver daily engineering activities and high standards of workmanship.
• Lead proactive and preventative maintenance, ensuring factory equipment remains reliable, efficient, and compliant with required food safety and quality standards.
• Work closely with the Packhouse Manager, Team Leaders, and Line Leaders to investigate and resolve running issues, minimising downtime.
• Help develop and maintain engineering processes and SOPs, supporting continuous improvement across the site.
• Ensure maintenance, servicing, and calibration requirements are completed and correctly documented.
• Manage external contractors onsite, including risk assessments where needed, and maintain strong Health & Safety and quality expectations.

What You Will Bring:

• A multi-skilled engineering background with experience working in a fast-paced, operational environment.
• Proven ability to prioritise effectively and support workload planning to optimise performance and availability.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with cross-functional teams and manage contractors confidently.
• A practical, problem-solving mindset with a focus on reducing downtime and improving processes.
• Commitment to standards, including food safety, Health & Safety, and compliance.

As an Engineering Team Leader, your leadership directly supports this company's goal of delivering dependable performance while maintaining strict safety, food quality, and compliance expectations. In an environment focused on continuous improvement, the Engineering Team Leader role brings value through proactive maintenance, clear documentation, and structured risk management, helping the business operate smoothly and cost-effectively while maintaining quality.

• competitive pension scheme
• on-site parking and canteen
• sick pay
• employee assistance programme
• long service recognition

Location:

This Engineering Team Leader role is based in the Spalding area on a night shift schedule, operating 4 on 4 off.