Hands-On Engineering Team Lead – FMCG & 4-on/4-off

Synergi Recruitment; Enfield; On-site; GBP 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Team Leader in Enfield, North London. The role involves leading a team of Multi-Skilled Engineers in a high-speed FMCG manufacturing environment, delivering maintenance, and improving plant performance. Candidates should have a strong electrical and mechanical engineering background, along with previous leadership experience. The position offers a salary of £64,000 per annum, a discretionary profit-related bonus, and excellent benefits, including an award-winning pension scheme and health support.

Benefits

Discretionary profit-related bonus

Award-winning pension scheme

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing support including onsite physiotherapy

Free onsite parking

Subsidised canteen

Ongoing training and personal development

Holiday purchase scheme

Staff discounts and family benefits platform

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification (apprenticeship, HNC or equivalent).
• Strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Previous leadership experience or senior engineer role.
• Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Multi-Skilled Engineers.
• Deliver planned, preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Take ownership of complex breakdowns and fault finding.
• Reduce downtime and improve plant reliability and performance.
• Ensure effective handovers between shifts.
• Lead short interval control meetings with production.
• Coach operators and engineers on autonomous maintenance.

Skills

Strong electrical engineering background

Strong mechanical engineering background

Problem-solving skills

Team leadership

Education

Recognised engineering qualification (apprenticeship, HNC or equivalent)

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Team Leader in Enfield, North London. The role involves leading a team of Multi-Skilled Engineers in a high-speed FMCG manufacturing environment, delivering maintenance, and improving plant performance. Candidates should have a strong electrical and mechanical engineering background, along with previous leadership experience. The position offers a salary of £64,000 per annum, a discretionary profit-related bonus, and excellent benefits, including an award-winning pension scheme and health support.