Engineering Team Leader
️ Maintenance Team Leader - FMCG
Location: Droitwich
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off - Days Only (No nights!)
Industry: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Team Leader to join a high-performance engineering team within a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing facility based in Droitwich. You'll play a key role in leading a team of engineers to ensure maximum uptime across all production and packaging equipment, driving continuous improvement and ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate, and support a team of multi-skilled engineers on shift
Ensure effective execution of planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance tasks
Prioritise and manage breakdowns to minimise downtime
Collaborate with production and operations teams to improve OEE and reliability
Maintain and enforce health & safety and compliance standards
Support training and development of team members
Monitor performance data and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Support site projects, installations, and commissioning activities
What We're Looking For
Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a maintenance or engineering environment
Strong background in FMCG, food manufacturing, or similar high-speed production industries
Excellent knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance, fault finding, and PPM
Experience with automation systems, conveyors, packaging lines, and PLC fault diagnosis
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent)
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.
For further details contact Kieran Wall at Pioneer Selection
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