Maintenance Team Leader

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

Maintenance Team Leader– FMCG/Food Manufacturing

Location: Blackpool

Salary: £63k + Benefits + Bonus

Hours: Continental shifts days and nights

Are you a driven Maintenance Lead Engineer with a strong background in food manufacturing or FMCG? Do you have a passion for motivating teams, delivering performance, and driving continuous improvement? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Shift Team Lead Engineer to lead a multi-skilled engineering team within a high-paced production environment. This role is critical to ensuring uptime, maintaining safety standards, and embedding a culture of CI and lean practices across the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of engineers, driving accountability, performance, and engagement.
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with IOSH and H&S regulations.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and CI teams to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Report on KPIs and contribute to strategic planning and budget management.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Apprentice trained with a minimum of an HNC in Engineering (electrical or mechanical).
• Proven experience as a Maintenance Lead Engineer within a food or FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of automation systems, conveyors, packaging machinery, and production lines.
• Demonstrates a proactive and safety-conscious mindset, ideally holding an IOSH qualification.
• Strong leadership skills – able to motivate and inspire engineering teams.
• Experienced in driving CI/Lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, root cause analysis, Kaizen, etc.).

Why Join Us?

• A supportive, progressive culture focused on development and results.
• Opportunities to shape and improve site engineering strategy.
• Work in a collaborative environment with an emphasis on safety, quality, and innovation.

Ready to lead, develop, and make a difference?