Engineering Team Leader - FMCG
Salary: £54,500 per annum
Location: London
Shifts: Rotating pattern (days & nights) 5 on, 4 off, 5 on, 5 off, 4 on, 5 off
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, EAP, Recommend a Friend Bonus, Training & Development
Im working with a well-established manufacturing business in London, and theyre looking for a hands-on Engineering Team Leader to manage a small team of 3 Engineers. This role is all about keeping production running smoothly, minimising downtime, and ensuring all maintenance tasks are completed efficiently.
If you have strong electrical and mechanical skills, experience in FMCG or high-speed production, and a proven track record leading a team, this could be a great next step.
The Role
Overseeing and prioritising maintenance tasks to keep downtime to a minimum
Managing and mentoring a small teamleading by example and offering support
Ensuring compliance with all statutory maintenance and safety requirements
Managing contractors and suppliers for external work on-site
Providing on-call support to your team when needed
Working with boilers, compressors, conveyors, and shrink-wrap machines
What Theyre Looking For
NVQ Level 3 in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering or completed apprenticeship
Electrical bias with strong mechanical skills
Experience in an FMCG or manufacturing environment
Previous leadership experiencecomfortable managing a small team
A hands-on approachnot afraid to get involved when needed
Strong IT skills and ability to work in a KPI-driven environment
Right to work in the UK
Why Consider This Role?
Career progression the current Team Leader is being promoted internally to Engineering Manager of another site
Challenging & rewarding role youll play a key part in keeping operations running
Supportive team culture but youll need to pull your weight
A stable and growing business with great development opportunities
If this sounds like the right fit for you, or youd like to hear more, drop me a message or apply today
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