Night Engineering Team Lead: Proactive Maintenance

Jonathan Lee; Spalding; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonathan Lee is seeking an Engineering Team Leader to head the night shift engineering team at a developing food manufacturer in the Spalding area. You will drive proactive maintenance, improve equipment reliability, and ensure safe, efficient operation on a 4 on 4 off nights pattern.

This hands-on leadership role rewards practical problem-solving, strong communication with cross-functional teams, and a commitment to food safety and quality standards, with a competitive pension and on-site

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance in a food manufacturing setting.
• Experience with proactive and preventative maintenance.
• Strong communication with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the Engineering Team Leader team to deliver daily engineering activities and high standards of workmanship.
• Lead proactive and preventative maintenance, ensuring factory equipment remains reliable, efficient, and compliant with required food safety and quality standards.
• Work with the Packhouse Manager, Team Leaders, and Line Leaders to investigate and resolve running issues, minimising downtime.
• Help develop and maintain engineering processes and SOPs, supporting continuous improvement across the site.
• Ensure maintenance, servicing, and calibration requirements are completed and correctly documented.
• Manage external contractors onsite, including risk assessments where needed, and maintain strong Health & Safety and quality expectations.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Maintenance planning

Contractor management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

Jonathan Lee is seeking an Engineering Team Leader to head the night shift engineering team at a developing food manufacturer in the Spalding area. You will drive proactive maintenance, improve equipment reliability, and ensure safe, efficient operation on a 4 on 4 off nights pattern.

This hands-on leadership role rewards practical problem-solving, strong communication with cross-functional teams, and a commitment to food safety and quality standards, with a competitive pension and on-site