Engineering Team Leader - Northampton

Our client is a leading manufacturer in the Northamptonshire area. They have a presence in all the leading supermarkets in the UK and 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.