Engineering Team Leader - Nights

MorePeople; March; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in March is seeking an Engineering Team Leader to oversee night shifts. The role involves leading a team, ensuring maintenance, and driving safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background, previous leadership experience, and a proactive approach. Competitive benefits are included, such as a health cash plan and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Discounts across supermarkets, retailers, entertainment

Electric car and cycle to work schemes

Onsite health checks

Ongoing leadership development and technical training

Strong internal culture with social events

Qualifications

• Time-served or formally qualified in engineering.
• Strong engineering background - mechanical and/or electrical.
• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading the night engineering team - setting pace and owning performance.
• Managing priorities and coordinating breakdown response.
• Ensuring planned maintenance is completed effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Decision-making under pressure

Safety compliance knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Engineering Team Leader - Nights
4 on 4 off | 6pm-6am | March, Cambridgeshire
Lead from the front. Fix what's broken. Build a better shift.

This is a chance to step into a key leadership role within a busy food manufacturing site. You'll be the go-to person for all things engineering on nights - running the shift, supporting your team, and making sure production keeps moving.

It's hands-on, fast-paced and full of variety - perfect for someone who enjoys problem-solving, leading by example, and driving standards forward.

What's in it for you?

• 4 on 4 off nights - a clean pattern, proper time off
• Health Cash Plan - cover for everyday medical expenses
• Discounts across supermarkets, retailers, entertainment and more
• Electric car and cycle to work schemes
• Life assurance and income protection
• Ongoing leadership development and technical training
• Onsite health checks, flu jabs, and wellbeing support
• A strong internal culture - social events, community work, and team rewards
• A business recognised as a Great Place to Work

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the night engineering team - setting the pace and owning performance
• Managing priorities and coordinating breakdown response
• Ensuring planned maintenance is completed effectively
• Supporting your team with technical guidance and coaching
• Taking part in RCA, CI projects, and asset care improvements
• Driving a strong safety-first culture across all engineering activity
• Communicating clearly with day teams and other departments
• Owning shift reports, CMMS updates, and stock control disciplines

What you'll need:

• Time-served or formally qualified (NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent)
• Strong engineering background - mechanical and/or electrical
• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Previous leadership experience - whether formal or informal
• Calm, confident decision-making under pressure
• Strong communicator who can get the best out of others
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to people, kit and process
• Sound knowledge of compliance: PUWER, LOLER, and health & safety standards