Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Team Leader to join a well-established and growing FMCG manufacturing business in Somerset. With continued investment across the site, major improvement projects underway, and a strong focus on modern manufacturing technology, this role offers excellent long-term career progression within a respected UK brand.

You’ll lead a team of engineers within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, driving engineering excellence, reliability improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives across the operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys developing people, improving performance, and working with advanced automated equipment.

• Lead, coach and develop the engineering shift team, promoting a high-performance and safety-first culture.
• Support ongoing site investment and continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing manufacturing capability and reliability.
• Deliver proactive and reactive maintenance strategies to maximise equipment performance and uptime.
• Provide technical expertise across automated manufacturing systems and support fault finding activities on complex equipment.
• Drive best practice in asset care, reliability, and engineering standards throughout the site.
• Work closely with apprentices and junior engineers, mentoring and supporting the development of future engineering talent.
• Assist in implementing new technologies, processes, and engineering improvements across the facility.
• Promote strong health, safety, and food safety standards in line with company and legislative requirements.
• Use engineering data and diagnostics to identify root causes, improve reliability, and prevent recurring issues.

• Apprenticeship qualified or equivalent training across multiple engineering disciplines, ideally including automation and control systems.
• HND, degree, or equivalent qualification in an Engineering discipline.
• Previous experience working within a fast-paced FMCG or automated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of asset care, preventative maintenance, and reliability-focused engineering.
• Advanced fault-finding and problem-solving skills across automated equipment and systems.
• Understanding of manufacturing performance measures such as OEE.
• Ability to coach, support, and develop engineering teams.

• Experience delivering engineering or capital projects.
• Knowledge of Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM).
• Previous mentoring or coaching experience with apprentices or junior engineers.
• Leadership or management qualifications such as ILM Level 3 or equivalent.

• Opportunity to join a business investing heavily in its manufacturing operation and engineering capability.
• Ongoing site improvement and modernisation projects.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and personal development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Pension scheme, life assurance, and healthcare support.
• Cycle to work scheme and additional employee benefits.
• Ongoing training and development within a supportive engineering environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineering professional looking to take the next step within a forward-thinking manufacturing business that values development, innovation, and long-term progression.