Maintenance Lead - FMCG Food Manufacturing (Shift)

Permanent Futures Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Permanent Futures Limited is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader for a fast-paced FMCG/food manufacturing site in Blackpool. The role requires driving uptime, safety compliance, and continuous improvement across the maintenance team.

You will lead a multi-skilled engineering group, manage CI initiatives (5S, Kaizen) and collaborate with production, quality and CI teams to deliver performance targets and budget accountability. Shift-based days and nights are involved.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained with an HNC in Engineering (electrical or mechanical).
• Experience as a Maintenance Lead Engineer in food/FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of automation systems, conveyors, packaging machinery.
• Safety-focused with IOSH qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-skilled engineering team to ensure uptime and safety.
• Embed CI and lean practices across the department.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and CI teams to identify improvements.
• Report KPIs and support budget planning.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Safety culture

CI/Lean

Automation systems

Production lines

Problem solving

Education

HNC in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)

Job description

Permanent Futures Limited is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader for a fast-paced FMCG/food manufacturing site in Blackpool. The role requires driving uptime, safety compliance, and continuous improvement across the maintenance team.

You will lead a multi-skilled engineering group, manage CI initiatives (5S, Kaizen) and collaborate with production, quality and CI teams to deliver performance targets and budget accountability. Shift-based days and nights are involved.