At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of engineers to ensure equipment reliability and drive continuous improvement.
- Company: Established food manufacturing business with a dynamic and exciting environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £60,000, various perks, and excellent working conditions.
- Other info: Great opportunities for progression and development in your career.
- Why this job: Join a growing company and make a real impact in a fast-paced production setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in engineering within food manufacturing and strong leadership skills required.
We are working with an established food manufacturing business seeking an Engineering Team Leader to lead the maintenance function within a fast-paced production environment.
The role is responsible for ensuring high equipment reliability, minimising downtime, leading a team of maintenance engineers, and driving continuous improvement across engineering operations. Working closely with Production, Quality, Health & Safety, and other site functions, you will ensure engineering activities support operational performance, compliance, and long-term asset reliability. This is a growing business and a real opportunity to be part of something truly exciting.
The Details
- Paying £60,000
- Various perks and benefits
- Excellent working environment
- Scope for progression and development
Responsibilities & Requirements
- Previous engineering experience within a chilled food manufacturing or FMCG production environment
- Experience leading or supervising engineering teams in a manufacturing setting
- Experience managing engineering KPIs, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Familiarity with CMMS systems, engineering stores, and spare parts management
- Experience working within customer-focused manufacturing environments
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Effective problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
- Promote collaboration across Engineering, Production, Hygiene, Quality, and Health & Safety teams to improve operational performance and food safety
- Lead and support the day-to-day activities of the maintenance engineering team, ensuring effective delivery of planned and reactive maintenance
- Act as the engineering lead during operational incidents, ensuring effective communication and escalation
- Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills
- Logical decision-maker with a proactive approach to continuous improvement
Engineering Team Leader in Wembley employer: Detail 2 Limited
Detail 2 Limited is an exceptional employer located in the heart of London, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides ample opportunities for career progression within a supportive, founder-led team, alongside competitive salaries and attractive benefits. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values your contributions and fosters a culture of excellence in the shipping and logistics sector.
