Details:
- Salary: £57,000 - 59,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Wembley London
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Engineering Team Leader - FMCG Manufacturing
Wembley
Up to £59,000 + Benefits
4 On 4 Off | 12-Hour Day Shifts (No Nights)
We're currently recruiting for an Engineering Team Leader to join a well-established and highly respected FMCG food manufacturer based in Wembley. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased maintenance engineer with leadership experience to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced production environment.
About the Role
This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll be responsible for supporting and developing a team of maintenance engineers while remaining actively involved in maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement activities across the site. Working closely with production and engineering management, you will play a crucial role in driving performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support a team of maintenance engineers across daily operations
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production and processing equipment
Diagnose and fault-find on mechanical and electrical systems
Coordinate engineering resources to ensure effective delivery of maintenance activities
Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce downtime and improve reliability
Monitor engineering KPIs and implement corrective actions where required
Manage engineering stores and critical spare parts availability
Support shutdown activities and oversee contractor management when required
Ensure all engineering work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
Work closely with production teams to maximise plant performance and efficiency
What We're Looking For
Strong hands-on maintenance engineering experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, or a fast-paced production environment
Mechanical and electrical maintenance experience
Proven fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Previous leadership, supervisory, or team leader experience
Experience delivering planned and reactive maintenance
Excellent communication and team development skills
Engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) preferred
What's On Offer
Salary up to £59,000
4 on 4 off pattern day shifts only
Excellent work-life balance
Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing engineering team
Long-term career progression within a growing manufacturing business
Comprehensive benefits packageIf you're an experienced maintenance engineer looking to step into a leadership position or an established Engineering Team Leader seeking your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information on the Engineering Team Leader role, please apply or contact:
Xaviour Davids
(phone number removed)
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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