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Shift Engineering Team Leader - Northampton

Synergi Recruitment
Posted 20 hours ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN1 1UB, England

Salary

£65,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a leading manufacturer with a strong presence in UK supermarkets, is seeking an Engineering Team Leader.
  • The role focuses on delivering operational excellence through preventative and autonomous maintenance strategies while enforcing safety procedures.
  • Candidates should have a HND/Degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as a company bonus scheme and generous pension.
  • Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and experience with modern maintenance practices.


Our client is one of the world's largest leading manufacturers, they have a presence in all the leading supermarkets in the UK an are expanding.



Job Role & Key Responsibilities:


As an Engineering Team Leader, your focus will be delivering operational excellence, promoting modern maintenance strategies.


  • Lead the delivery of Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) strategies

  • Promote and enforce HSE, food safety, hygiene, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures

  • Collaborate with production teams to align priorities and achieve equipment performance goals

  • Monitor KPIs such as MTBF, unplanned downtime, labour utilisation, and spares inventory compliance

  • Drive team performance and skills development through coaching and training

  • Lead cross-functional projects focused on continuous improvement and equipment reliability


The ideal candidate will have:


  • HND/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent apprenticeship with experience)

  • Proven leadership in a high-paced production or manufacturing environment

  • Experience managing maintenance teams, budgets, and third-party contractors

  • In-depth knowledge of process plant systems, utilities, and infrastructure

  • Familiarity with lean maintenance practices including RCA, 5S, CBM, and Kaizen

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills


Desirable Skills:


  • Hands-on experience in a food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing environment

  • Experience with modern digital maintenance systems and CMMS platforms


Benefits include:


  • Company bonus scheme

  • Product allowance

  • 24/7 GP access

  • Generous pension & holiday entitlement


If you believe you are a great fit for this role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.

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