Engineering Team Manager - Hands-On FMCG Maintenance

Warburtons; Hilton CP; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Additional leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Personal development

Kitchens stocked & onsite facilities

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Warburtons, Enfield bakery, seeks an Asset Care Lead to drive maintenance reliability. You will lead a team of six engineers and deliver both hands-on maintenance and strategic planning to meet the Asset Care Strategy.

The role combines leadership with practical maintenance work, using SAP for maintenance planning and coordinating shutdowns. A strong background in FMCG manufacturing and safety compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Experienced in electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• People management experience and team leadership.
• FMCG/manufacturing maintenance knowledge preferred.
• HS/Food safety knowledge (IOSH) and safe working environment.
• Structured engineering training (apprenticeship/HNC/degree).
• IT literacy with SAP and MS Office.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify solutions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform planned and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Hands-on work: roughly 70% mechanical and electrical tasks.
• Lead a days-based engineering team and coordinate training.
• Collaborate with Engineering leadership to meet Asset Care Strategy.
• Plan shutdown maintenance with parts availability and timing.
• Ensure safe handovers between day and shift teams.
• Manage contractor activity and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Coaching

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Safety awareness

Education

Apprenticeship/HNC/degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Warburtons, Enfield bakery, seeks an Asset Care Lead to drive maintenance reliability. You will lead a team of six engineers and deliver both hands-on maintenance and strategic planning to meet the Asset Care Strategy.

The role combines leadership with practical maintenance work, using SAP for maintenance planning and coordinating shutdowns. A strong background in FMCG manufacturing and safety compliance is essential.