Shift Engineering Team Leader - Northampton
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.
As an Engineering Team Leader, your focus will be delivering operational excellence, promoting modern maintenance strategies.
Lead the delivery of Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) strategies
Promote and enforce HSE, food safety, hygiene, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
Collaborate with production teams to align priorities and achieve equipment performance goals
Monitor KPIs such as MTBF, unplanned downtime, labour utilisation, and spares inventory compliance
Drive team performance and skills development through coaching and training
Lead cross-functional projects focused on continuous improvement and equipment reliability The ideal candidate will have:
HND/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent apprenticeship with experience)
Proven leadership in a high-paced production or manufacturing environment
Experience managing maintenance teams, budgets, and third-party contractors
In-depth knowledge of process plant systems, utilities, and infrastructure
Familiarity with lean maintenance practices including RCA, 5S, CBM, and Kaizen
Strong communication and interpersonal skills Desirable Skills:
Hands-on experience in a food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing environment
Experience with modern digital maintenance systems and CMMS platforms Benefits include:
Company bonus scheme
Product allowance
24/7 GP access
Generous pension & holiday entitlement
If you believe you are a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.