Engineering Team Leader - Days

Head Multi Skilled Engineer

Location: Mitcham,
Salary: £65,000 + Overtime
Hours: Days Monday to Friday

We’re supporting a growing food manufacturer who are looking for a hands-on Head Multi Skilled Engineer to lead their engineering function. This role involves managing a small team of engineers while remaining fully involved in day-to-day maintenance, fault finding, and keeping production equipment running efficiently.

You will be responsible for ensuring all machinery, from automated lines to manual equipment, is well maintained, safe and reliable. This position needs someone proactive, organised, and confident working under pressure in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Role Responsibilities:

Lead and support a team of four engineers

Electrical and mechanical fault finding

Work on ovens, mixers, conveyors, bagging and slicing machinery

Complete daily checks, PPM, and reactive maintenance

Identify worn parts and manage stock ordering

Welding and fabrication duties when required

Replace motors, sensors and mechanical components

Ensure all H&S procedures and site policies are followed

Act as point of contact for contractors and complete inductions

Keep accurate maintenance records and documentation

Represent the engineering function during audits

Work closely with production to plan maintenance and reduce downtime

About You:

Multi-skilled engineer with both mechanical and electrical ability

Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG

Confident working independently and leading others

Strong communicator with good organisational skills

Engineering qualification desirable (NVQ Level 3 or similar)

Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility

What’s on Offer:

£65,000 per year + overtime

Pension scheme

Uniform and safety footwear provided

On-site gym

Free parking

Weekly product allowance

If you’re a proven Lead or Head Engineer looking for a long-term role with progression and stability, we’d love to hear from you.