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Engineering Team Leader – Forest Gate, London
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) – 12-hour shifts
Sector: Food Manufacturing / FMCG
Package: Competitive package and excellent benefits
About the Role
A leading UK food manufacturer is seeking a Hands-on Engineering Team Leader to join their high-performing production site in Forest Gate, East London.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with leadership experience who enjoys a mix of hands-on maintenance, team supervision, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
You will be responsible for leading a team of engineers on shift, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all production and packaging equipment, and driving performance across engineering KPIs.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support a team of multi-skilled engineers on shift
- Deliver and monitor engineering KPIs and ensure production targets are achieved
- Carry out both reactive and planned preventive maintenance (PPM)
- Liaise with sub-contractors and manage project-based engineering tasks
- Maintain and repair a variety of equipment including conveyors, mixers, boilers, coolers, pneumatics, control panels, and motors
- Fault-find and work with PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley) and relay logic systems
- Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture across the team
- Ensure compliance with all site and engineering standards
About You
- Time-served, multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias
- Proven experience within an FMCG or industrial manufacturing environment
- Previous experience as a senior engineer or team leader is essential
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
What’s on Offer
- Competitive package with a range of company benefits
- Pension scheme with up to 8% employer match
- Sick pay scheme and employee discounts
- 20 days holiday (increasing with service)
- Opportunity to work with a respected, well-established UK manufacturer
If this role is of interest to you, please get in touch with Ryan Guy on (url removed) or (phone number removed).
