Engineering Team Leader

Job Description:

Engineering Team Leader – FMCG
Location: Near Rugby
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)
Salary: £55,000

Our client, a leading FMCG manufacturer near Rugby, is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to join their high-performance maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with leadership experience who is looking to step into a key role within a fast-paced, fully automated environment.

About the Role:
As Engineering Team Leader, you will oversee a small team of multi-skilled engineers, ensuring the safe and efficient running of all production and packaging equipment. You will support the Maintenance Manager in driving engineering standards, improving reliability, and promoting a proactive maintenance culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of site engineers.

• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance activities across the site.

• Ensure engineering tasks are carried out safely, effectively, and in line with site standards.

• Support continuous improvement, reliability projects, and root cause analysis.

• Report engineering performance and issues to the Maintenance Manager.

• Foster strong communication between production and engineering teams.

Requirements:

• Apprentice-trained engineer (mechanical or electrical).

• Proven supervisory or team-lead experience within an industrial environment.

• Background in FMCG, food production, or automated distribution is essential.

• Strong technical fault-finding skills and a hands-on approach.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

What’s on Offer:

• A stable, forward-thinking FMCG business.

• Opportunities for ongoing training, development, and progression.

• A supportive maintenance team and modern automated equipment.

If you’re an experienced engineer ready to take the next step into leadership—or a current team leader looking for a fresh challenge—apply today!