Engineering Team Leader - FMCG (4-on 4-off)

Argon Engineering Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to oversee a small team of engineers, ensuring safe and efficient running of all production equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FMCG or automated distribution, with excellent leadership and technical skills. You will report to the Maintenance Manager, supporting a proactive maintenance culture and driving engineering standards. This role offers great opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Supportive maintenance team

Modern automated equipment

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG, food production, or automated distribution is essential.
• Proven supervisory or team-lead experience within an industrial environment.
• Strong technical fault-finding skills and a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of site engineers.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance activities across the site.
• Ensure engineering tasks are carried out safely and effectively.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability projects.
• Report engineering performance and issues to the Maintenance Manager.
• Foster strong communication between production and engineering teams.

Skills

Leadership

Technical fault-finding

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Apprentice-trained engineer (mechanical or electrical)

Job description

A leading FMCG manufacturer is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to oversee a small team of engineers, ensuring safe and efficient running of all production equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FMCG or automated distribution, with excellent leadership and technical skills. You will report to the Maintenance Manager, supporting a proactive maintenance culture and driving engineering standards. This role offers great opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.