Engineering Shift Team Leader

Engineering Shift Leader - Food Manufacturing

Location: Poole
Salary: -57,523
Shift Pattern: Panama (12-hour days, average of 3-4 shifts/week)

Are you a proactive, hands-on engineering professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for continuous improvement?

We''re looking for an Engineering Shift Leader to take ownership of equipment performance, team development, and reliability within a busy, fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

You''ll lead a skilled team of engineers focused on minimising downtime, enhancing operational efficiency, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and compliance.

• Lead day-to-day engineering operations across a high-volume production site.

• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and food safety standards.

• Drive proactive maintenance, rapid response to breakdowns, and effective handovers.

• Support and coach engineers in both technical tasks and personal development.

• Maintain accurate records within a CMMS system.

• Collaborate closely with Production to improve line performance and reduce waste.

• Participate in continuous improvement and project activities.

• Time-served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualifications (mechanical or electrical).

• Strong understanding of:

  • Pneumatics, hydraulics, inverters, PLCs, and servo systems.

  • Maintenance best practices (preventive/predictive).

  • Food safety and quality standards in an FMCG or similar setting.

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Clear communication and the ability to manage and motivate a small team.

• High standards of personal accountability and problem-solving initiative.

• Competitive salary of -57,523

• Industry-leading training and development

• 2 volunteering days per year

• Access to a full suite of high-street and online discounts

• 24/7 employee support and well-being services

• Opportunities to grow and take on more responsibility across a large manufacturing group

If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV directly to Dan Rose at Daniel.rose @ (url removed) or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed)