Be part of something big We look at what is wrong with food to figure out how to make it the best it can be, without being bound by the way it has always been done. This kind of innovative thinking has led Finnebrogue to multiple awards, nationwide acclaim and has established us as a leading food producer. In 2024, we were recognised as the UKs Employer of the Year by Grocer Gold and the Best Place to Work in Northern Ireland by the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards. Our robust People Strategy offers career pathways and development opportunities for all employees, emphasising talent growth and wellbeing with generous benefits for all. We are proud to be the first food producer in the UK and Ireland to achieve the Diversity Mark accreditation and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. With four sites in Downpatrick, County Down, our business continues to grow rapidly, with turnover growing from £50M to £200M in the past 6 years. Join us at Finnebrogue, where innovation meets excellence, and every team member is valued and empowered to grow. Job Purpose The Team Lead will be reporting and working closely with the Engineering Manager to plan and schedule Engineering Shift resources to ensure that the processing equipment is kept in full working order, liaising with the Production Team to ensure job requests are promptly actioned. The Team Lead will have accountability for the shifts engineering workload, prioritisation, and direction of the workload to ensure that pro-active maintenance is completed, ensure that all Engineering works meet and exceed site Health & Safety requirements use of Permit to Work, appropriate PPE, machinery isolation using Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO). The successful applicant will be required to work within the existing Eng. Team shift rota (including nightshift) and have a flexible attitude to hours due to the nature of the works and access to equipment which may be over weekends. What it takes The successful candidate will have completed a Time Served Apprenticeship with a relevant Engineering qualification, previous proven experience of managing, leading, and supporting a Team is preferable. Ability to work under pressure and respond to regularly changing demands, must possess good communication skills with a willingness to deliver optimum results by creating a can-do attitude through motivating & encouraging the Shift Team. Relevant experience within a high volume, highly automated manufacturing environment. Benefits Working within one of our state of the art premises you will enjoy a range of benefits including the ability to relax during your break in a restaurant standard canteen with all meals subsidised. We even offer free breakfast and lunch options. You will enjoy free onsite car parking and electric charging points. You will be entitled to free products weekly (Up to 5 free products per person) through our award winning Shack Initiative. We have a packed calendar of wellbeing, social and sport events. After you have settled into the Finnebrogue family your perks will only increase including a Healthcare plan, cycle to work scheme, new electric car scheme and we will not forget the days that are important to you, you will receive your birthday as a holiday day Our list of benefits continue to grow and you dont have to just take our word for it. We have been awarded Irish News and Grocer Gold Employer of the Year as testimony to the exciting culture and benefits we offer.