Shift Engineering Team Lead – Food Manufacturing

2 Sisters Food Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Grocery Aid

50% discount at various restaurants

Cycle2Work Scheme

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Newport, United Kingdom, is seeking a hands-on Engineering Team Leader to oversee engineering operations on shift. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering, ideally within a food manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include leading day-to-day engineering activities, ensuring effective issue resolution, and guiding team engineers. This role offers a competitive salary, various company benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on operations.

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 (6-12 months ideal).

Responsibilities

• Lead engineer on shift, setting standards and direction.
• Carry out hands-on mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.
• Ensure breakdowns and issues are reported and resolved effectively.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Electrical fault finding

Leadership

Communication skills

Job description

A leading food manufacturer in Newport, United Kingdom, is seeking a hands-on Engineering Team Leader to oversee engineering operations on shift. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering, ideally within a food manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include leading day-to-day engineering activities, ensuring effective issue resolution, and guiding team engineers. This role offers a competitive salary, various company benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on operations.