Shift Engineering Team Leader: Drive Reliability & Efficiency

Synergi; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product allowance

Bonus scheme

Pension contribution

Life assurance

GP access

Shop discount

Training and development

Job summary

Synergi is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to provide hands‑on leadership to a multi‑skilled team in a fast‑paced FMCG manufacturing site in the UK. You will drive engineering performance, ensure safe and efficient maintenance delivery and lead continuous improvement across the site.

You will oversee up to 8 engineers, manage maintenance scheduling, and mentor staff while upholding safety and quality standards, with a focus on reducing downtime and boosting reliability.

Qualifications

• HNC in Engineering or equivalent; or significant experience leading maintenance teams.
• Proven experience managing engineering maintenance teams in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance, asset reliability and continuous improvement.
• Experience using CMMS/SAP maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor and develop a team of up to 8 engineers and create a high‑performing culture.
• Oversee safe execution of planned, preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance.
• Be first point of contact for engineering shift personnel and manage communications and handovers.
• Manage priorities to minimise downtime, improve reliability and maximise production efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing, TPM, RCA and Six Sigma.
• Conduct performance reviews, training plans and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
• Supervise contractor activities and ensure safe, efficient delivery to standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Team management

Education

HNC in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CMMS/SAP

Job description

Synergi is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to provide hands‑on leadership to a multi‑skilled team in a fast‑paced FMCG manufacturing site in the UK. You will drive engineering performance, ensure safe and efficient maintenance delivery and lead continuous improvement across the site.

You will oversee up to 8 engineers, manage maintenance scheduling, and mentor staff while upholding safety and quality standards, with a focus on reducing downtime and boosting reliability.