Engineering Team Leader

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer in Stonehouse is seeking a driven Maintenance Team Leader. In this role, you'll lead a team, improve asset reliability, and drive a proactive maintenance culture. The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience in FMCG or high-speed manufacturing and a strong background in automated production equipment. A salary of up to £58,000 is offered, alongside a supportive leadership team and strong progression opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

Holiday

Company perks

Training & development plans

Qualifications

• Qualified Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled).
• Proven leadership experience in FMCG or high-speed manufacturing.
• Strong fault-finding skills and knowledge of automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of multi-skilled engineers.
• Drive maintenance culture focused on reliability and safety.
• Support CAPEX projects and machinery upgrades.

Skills

Leadership in FMCG

Fault-finding

Team management

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Time-served or qualified Maintenance Engineer

Tools

Automated production equipment

Job description

Maintenance Team Leader – FMCG

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

Up to £58,000 per annum

Days – Monday to Friday

Join a market‑leading FMCG manufacturer! Are you a driven and hands‑on Maintenance Team Leader with a background in fast‑paced manufacturing? Do you thrive on reducing downtime, driving performance, and leading engineering teams from the front? If so, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

We are partnering with a well‑established FMCG business in Stonehouse, currently undergoing major investment in automation and process improvement. They are seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to take ownership of daily engineering activities on site – leading a team, improving asset reliability, and supporting continuous improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of multi‑skilled engineers on a daily basis
• Drive a proactive maintenance culture focused on uptime, reliability, and safety
• Oversee and improve PPM schedules and ensure effective reactive maintenance
• Act as the link between engineering and production, ensuring priorities are aligned
• Support CAPEX projects, machinery upgrades, and CI initiatives
• Mentor and develop engineers, driving technical excellence across the team
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety, food safety, and engineering standards
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activity, root cause analysis, and KPIs

What We’re Looking For

• Time‑served or qualified Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi‑Skilled)
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in an FMCG, food, or high‑speed manufacturing environment
• Strong fault‑finding skills and hands‑on knowledge of automated production equipment
• Excellent communication and team management skills
• A passion for continuous improvement, lean principles, and developing people
• Confident working under pressure in a fast‑moving production environment

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £58,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Friday – Days only (no shifts!)
• A modern manufacturing site with investment in automation
• Supportive leadership team and strong progression opportunities
• Training & development plans tailored to you
• Benefits including pension, holiday, and company perks

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Kieran at Pioneer Selection Ltd.