Engineering Team Manager

Hunter Selection; West Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Somerset is seeking an Engineering Team Manager to lead and develop engineering and maintenance teams. The role emphasizes driving asset reliability and safety compliance while providing technical expertise in automated manufacturing. Ideal candidates will have a multi-discipline engineering qualification and FMCG experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £62,000, 22 days of holiday, and an enhanced pension as part of the benefits package.

Benefits

22 days holidays

Enhanced Pension

Wellbeing 360

Qualifications

• Multi-discipline engineering qualification required.
• Experience with automated systems in FMCG is essential.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop engineering and maintenance teams.
• Drive asset reliability and safety compliance.
• Provide technical expertise in automated manufacturing.
• Coach engineers and apprentices to enhance skills.
• Manage diagnostics and fault resolution.

Skills

Multi-discipline engineering qualification (HND / degree or apprenticeship)

FMCG experience with automated systems

Strong fault‑finding and asset care knowledge

Leadership skills

Coaching and mentoring skills

Understanding of OEE and reliability best practices

Education

HND / degree or apprenticeship in engineering

Job description

Engineering Team Manager

£60,000 - £62,000

22 days + Enhanced Pension

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Team Manager for a company in the Somerset area.

With no day ever being the same the Engineering Team Manager role offers an opportunity to work with a leading manufacture company and offers career development within a first-class organisation.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and develop engineering and maintenance teams
• Drive asset reliability, continuous improvement, and safety compliance
• Provide technical expertise in automated manufacturing
• Coach engineers and apprentices to build capability
• Lead diagnostics, fault resolution, and prevention

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Multi-discipline engineering qualification (HND / degree or apprenticeship)
• FMCG experience with automated systems
• Strong fault‑finding and asset care knowledge
• Leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills
• Understanding of OEE and reliability best practices

Package and Benefits

• £60,000 - £62,000
• 22 days holidays
• 4 on 4 off
• Wellbeing 360
• Enhanced Pension

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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