Shift Engineering Lead — 4-on 4-off, Growth Path

2 Sisters Food Group; Tetford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Death in service

Sick pay

Health & Wellness support

Grocery Aid

Group discount

Job summary

2 Sisters Food Group in Thetford is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to drive day-to-day engineering on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern. You will lead fault finding, repairs, and safety compliance while mentoring on-shift engineers and upholding high engineering standards.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping maintenance discipline and effective decision-making within a large UK food manufacturing business, with excellent remuneration and a clear path to engineering management.

Qualifications

• Time-served, multi-skilled engineer with strong Mechanical & Electrical capability.
• Strong experience in a manufacturing environment (food preferred).
• Previous supervisory or acting team leader experience or a Senior Engineer looking to progress into leadership.
• Comfortable taking ownership and leading by example.
• Confident decision-maker with a calm, practical approach.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead engineer on shift, setting standards and direction.
• Carry out hands-on mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.
• Ensure breakdowns, issues, and risks are reported, escalated, and resolved effectively.
• Support and guide engineers on shift, providing direction when needed.
• Maintain engineering discipline, safety, and best practice.
• Communicate clearly with operations and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical & Electrical

Leadership

Job description

2 Sisters Food Group in Thetford is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to drive day-to-day engineering on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern. You will lead fault finding, repairs, and safety compliance while mentoring on-shift engineers and upholding high engineering standards.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping maintenance discipline and effective decision-making within a large UK food manufacturing business, with excellent remuneration and a clear path to engineering management.