£57,000 - £62,000 - 4 on 4 off Nights
Location: Cambridgeshire
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
You'll like this one if you're a strong engineering leader who enjoys managing people, driving performance, and making a real impact within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
The Opportunity
We're recruiting on behalf of a leading fresh produce manufacturer seeking a Night Shift Engineering Team Leader to oversee engineering operations on a large-scale production site.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer ready to take the next step into leadership, or an established Team Leader looking for a highly visible role within a growing business. You'll lead a team of engineers, drive reliability, and ensure production equipment performs at its best throughout the night shift operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and developing the engineering team on shift
- Prioritising planned and reactive maintenance activities
- Ensuring site equipment achieves maximum uptime and efficiency
- Supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
- Managing shift handovers and engineering resource allocation
- Maintaining health and safety standards across the department
- Supporting root cause analysis and problem-solving activities
What You'll Need
- Engineering qualification (Electrical, Mechanical, or Multi-Skilled)
- Previous experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or process environments
- Experience leading engineers or supervising maintenance activities
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of PPM systems and continuous improvement methodologies
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
What's on Offer
- £57,000-£62,000 salary depending on experience
- 4 on 4 off permanent night shift pattern
- Opportunity to lead an established engineering team
- Secure role within a successful food manufacturing business
- Training and progression opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
Why This Role Stands Out
This is a brilliant opportunity for an engineering leader who wants autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to make a genuine impact. You'll play a key role in keeping a major manufacturing operation running efficiently while helping develop the next generation of engineers.
Night Shift Engineering Team Leader employer: Morepeople 01780
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