Engineering Team Leader

CV Technical; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking an Engineering Team Leader in Middlesbrough. The role involves overseeing engineering operations, ensuring adherence to food safety standards, and leading a skilled team to enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have engineering qualifications and strong leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Competitive salary and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Industry-leading training and development

Access to discounts

24/7 employee support

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualifications.
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of food safety and quality standards in an FMCG setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day engineering operations across a high-volume production site.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and food safety standards.
• Drive proactive maintenance and rapid response to breakdowns.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics

Problem-solving initiative

Clear communication

Understanding of maintenance best practices

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications (mechanical or electrical)

Tools

CMMS system

Job description

Engineering Team Leader

Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: 50,000
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off 12 hour days and nights

Are you a proactive, hands-on engineering professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for continuous improvement?

We're looking for an Engineering Team Leader to take ownership of equipment performance, team development, and reliability within a busy, fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

You'll lead a skilled team of engineers focused on minimising downtime, enhancing operational efficiency, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day engineering operations across a high-volume production site.

• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and food safety standards.

• Drive proactive maintenance, rapid response to breakdowns, and effective handovers.

• Support and coach engineers in both technical tasks and personal development.

• Maintain accurate records within a CMMS system.

• Collaborate closely with Production to improve line performance and reduce waste.

• Participate in continuous improvement and project activities.

What You'll Need

• Time-served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualifications (mechanical or electrical).

• Strong understanding of:

  • Pneumatics, hydraulics, inverters, PLCs, and servo systems.

  • Maintenance best practices (preventive/predictive).

  • Food safety and quality standards in an FMCG or similar setting.

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Clear communication and the ability to manage and motivate a small team.

• High standards of personal accountability and problem-solving initiative.

What's In It for You

• Competitive salary of 50,000

• Industry-leading training and development

• Access to a full suite of high-street and online discounts

• 24/7 employee support and well-being services

• Opportunities to grow and take on more responsibility across a large manufacturing group

If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV directly to Dan Rose at removed) or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed)