Engineering Team Leader (Food / Manufacturing)

Engineering Team Leader - FOOD/FMCG (Multiskilled)
£45,000 - £60,000 (DOE) + Progression + Holiday + Pension + Company benefits

Location: Shawbury, Shropshire
Working Hours: Monday - Friday (Days)

Are you a Lead Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer / Supervisor / Manager from a food manufacturing background looking for the next exciting step in your career with an industry-leading company that offers continued progression as they continue to expand?

This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Team Leader from a food manufacturing background to join a well-established, family-run, and highly successful company with the chance to enjoy excellent working conditions whilst working on state-of-the-art equipment.

In this role, you will take ownership and accountability for the installation, service & planned/reactive maintenance on a range of equipment within the food manufacturing industry. You will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of all machinery and equipment, as well as implementing preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime. You will also be involved in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.

This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a small team whilst working on brand new, state-of-the-art equipment, in a multi-skilled role where you will have the opportunity to pass on your skills and knowledge whilst developing & growing the maintenance team long term.

The Role:

• Coordination of planned & reactive maintenance on food manufacturing equipment
• Maintaining all machinery & equipment (inc. filling machines, spiral freezer, and ovens)
• Lead all engineering activity required for continuous improvement & technical audits
• Support the achievement of productivity, efficiency & expenditure targets
• Deliver projects in line with health and safety legislation requirements

The Person:

• Recognized Mechanical & Electrical Engineering qualifications
• Minimum 4-5 years' experience in a food manufacturing environment with experience leading/managing a small team
• Familiar with legislative requirements, including risk management and risk assessments
• Excellent project management and health & safety knowledge; NEBOSH or IOSH qualification is ideal.
• Practical application of continuous improvement methodologies
• Knowledge and experience of PPM strategy, improvement techniques, and tools
• Good communicator to all levels of the site

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click 'Apply Now' or contact Sarah Hibberd at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.