Engineering Team Leader (Maintenance)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Boston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Overtime

Training

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader for a busy FMCG site in Boston. You will lead maintenance activity, manage planned and reactive work, and drive improvements while liaising with production teams.

A hands-on, multi-skilled background in electrical and mechanical maintenance is essential, with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern and overtime opportunities. On offer is a competitive salary of £50,000–£56,000 (OTE £60,000+) plus bonus, training and company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance within FMCG/manufacturing.
• Able to lead maintenance activities and implement improvements.
• Willing to work 4 on 4 off days/nights with overtime.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activity across a busy FMCG site.
• Planned and reactive maintenance, breakdowns, CMMS records, and improvement projects.
• Collaborate with production teams to optimise equipment performance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Maintenance planning

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Engineering Team Leader (Maintenance)

£50,000 - £56,000 (OTE 60,000+) + Bonus + Overtime At Enhanced Rate + Training + Company Benefits

Boston

Are you a hands-on maintenance engineer looking to step into a management position? Do you want to work for an established manufacturing business who are heavily investing into their engineering department they will give support you in leading engineering activity across a busy production site, providing you with in house training to develop your skills, working a 4 on 4 off shift along with regular overtime allowing you to boost your income?

On offer is the opportunity to join a long-established food manufacturing business that has been investing into its operations and infrastructure. The company is going through an exciting period of growth and modernisation, with a strong focus on sustainability, quality, and long-term development.

In this varied role, you will lead engineering activity while carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of manufacturing and production machinery. You will diagnose breakdowns, minimise downtime, complete maintenance records through a CMMS system, support improvement projects, and work closely with production teams to optimise equipment performance.

This role would suit a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer or Engineering Team Leader with electrical and mechanical maintenance experience who is looking for a 4 on 4 off shift role, ongoing training, overtime, and the chance to make a real impact within a growing FMCG manufacturing environment.

The Role:

• Leading engineering activity across a busy FMCG manufacturing site
• Planned and reactive maintenance, breakdowns, CMMS records, and improvement projects
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern, days and nights, with overtime available

The Person:

• Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Engineering Team Leader, or similar
• Electrical and mechanical maintenance experience within FMCG or manufacturing
• Commutable to Old Leake, Boston

Reference:BBBH28253

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.