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.