Engineering Team Leader, Engineering Team Leader

Pilgrim's Europe; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engineering leadership

Training opportunities

Fast-paced environment

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe seeks an Engineering Team Leader to supervise a team of engineers on shift at Westerleigh in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

You will drive performance, minimise downtime, and uphold safety, quality and engineering delivery standards while ensuring audit-ready areas and smooth start-ups. This hands-on role requires strong electrical/mechanical know-how and the ability to adapt to 4-on/4-off rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong multi-skilled engineering knowledge (electrical & mechanical).
• Experience leading or supporting a team in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of engineers on shift
• Provide technical support to resolve and prevent breakdowns
• Ensure all PPMs, work orders and breakdowns are completed and closed out
• Work closely with production during start-up and daily operations
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, hygiene and food safety
• Ensure accurate system updates (Holistech) for all work completed
• Deliver shift reports and effective handovers
• Drive continuous improvement and reduce downtime and costs
• Maintain audit-ready engineering areas and strong housekeeping standards

Skills

Electrical & Mechanical

Team leadership

Holistech IT skills

Problem solving

Shift work

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Eng.

Tools

Holistech

Job description

Engineering Team Leader (Shift)

Location: Westerleigh

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off / rotating shifts days and nights

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Team Leader to lead and support a team of engineers in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll drive performance, minimise downtime, and ensure high standards across safety, quality, and engineering delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of engineers on shift
• Provide technical support to resolve and prevent breakdowns
• Ensure all PPMs, work orders and breakdowns are completed and closed out
• Work closely with production during start-up and daily operations
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, hygiene and food safety
• Ensure accurate system updates (Holistech) for all work completed
• Deliver shift reports and effective handovers
• Drive continuous improvement and reduce downtime and costs
• Maintain audit-ready engineering areas and strong housekeeping standards

Essential Criteria

• Recognised qualification in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering
• Strong multi-skilled engineering knowledge (electrical & mechanical)
• Experience leading or supporting a team in a manufacturing environment
• Good IT skills (Holistech or similar systems)
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering results
• Ability to work shifts and adapt to business needs

Desirable

• Experience within an FMCG or chilled food environment
• Previous experience in a shift leadership role

About You

• Proactive, self-motivated and a strong team player
• Able to drive performance and ensure closure of all tasks
• Excellent communicator with a hands-on approach
• Committed to continuous improvement and personal development

What You’ll Get

• Opportunity to lead a high-performing engineering team
• Work in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities