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.