Shift Engineering Team Leader - Northampton

Synergi Search & Select Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the UK is seeking an Engineering Team Leader to enhance operational excellence and implement modern maintenance strategies. The role involves leading maintenance initiatives, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and proven leadership skills in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive benefits package, including a company bonus scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Product allowance

24/7 GP access

Generous pension & holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a high-paced production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing maintenance teams, budgets, and third-party contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) strategies.
• Drive team performance and skills development through coaching and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

HND/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Our client is one of the world's largest leading manufacturers, they have a presence in all the leading supermarkets in the UK an are expanding.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

As an Engineering Team Leader, your focus will be delivering operational excellence, promoting modern maintenance strategies.

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  Lead the delivery of Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) strategies
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  Promote and enforce HSE, food safety, hygiene, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
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  Collaborate with production teams to align priorities and achieve equipment performance goals
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  Monitor KPIs such as MTBF, unplanned downtime, labour utilisation, and spares inventory compliance
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  Drive team performance and skills development through coaching and training
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  Lead cross-functional projects focused on continuous improvement and equipment reliability

The ideal candidate will have:

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  HND/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent apprenticeship with experience)
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  Proven leadership in a high-paced production or manufacturing environment
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  Experience managing maintenance teams, budgets, and third-party contractors
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  In-depth knowledge of process plant systems, utilities, and infrastructure
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  Familiarity with lean maintenance practices including RCA, 5S, CBM, and Kaizen
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  Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable Skills:

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  Hands-on experience in a food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing environment
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  Experience with modern digital maintenance systems and CMMS platforms

Benefits include:

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  Company bonus scheme
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  Product allowance
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  24/7 GP access
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  Generous pension & holiday entitlement

If you believe you are a great fit for this role, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now.