Engineering Team Leader - Sleaford

Sleaford – Competitive Salary, with an attractive benefits package - 2 Days, 2 Nights ON & 4 OFF (07:00–19:00 / 19:00–07:00)

About the Role:

Following significant investment, new machinery and restructuring, we have some great opportunities to join a forward thinking business.

Our Client is seeking an Engineering Team Leader who is proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced in engineering preventative maintenance, particularly within FMCG.

As the Engineering Team Leader, you will lead and supervise your team of multi skilled engineers while ensuring the smooth operation of your shift.

The ideal Engineering Team Leader will lead by example and drive a culture of continuous improvement and motivate their engineering team to deliver sustainable reliability of equipment through proactive maintenance.

Taking ownership of the department whilst on shift, maintaining systems essential to the operation of an efficient engineering department.

You will work at a value added food manufacturing site!

*It is not a kill site and has high levels of hygiene and health and safety.*

Key Responsibilities:

1. Execute planned and unplanned maintenance activities to agreed standards.
2. Ensure all site assets are maintained to a high standard, meeting site requirements, and are available at all times.
3. Manage engineering stock control by accurately booking out and accounting for all parts used within required systems.
4. Coach and train team members to improve equipment knowledge and performance.
5. Take ownership of the department while on shift, ensuring systems and processes operate efficiently.

What We’re Looking For:

1. NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
2. 17th Edition certified.
3. Strong fault-finding abilities and mechanical skills, with a good working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs.
4. Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with internal departments and external contractors.
5. Experience working with food processing and packaging equipment is desirable, although training on specialist equipment can be provided for the right candidate.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary.
2. Generous holiday entitlement.
3. Pension contribution.
4. Family-friendly policies.
5. Learning and development opportunities.
6. Life assurance.

Apply Now:

If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and have a strong background in preventative maintenance within an FMCG environment, we’d love to hear from you! Join a company committed to continuous improvement and excellence.

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