Shift Engineering Team Leader

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Salary Details: £65000.00 a year

Synergi Recruitment
Synergi Recruitment
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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.


  • 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.

Date Posted: 13 May 2025
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