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 and 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) strategiesPromote and enforce HSE, food safety, hygiene, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) proceduresCollaborate with production teams to align priorities and achieve equipment performance goalsMonitor KPIs such as MTBF, unplanned downtime, labour utilisation, and spares inventory complianceDrive team performance and skills development through coaching and trainingLead cross-functional projects focused on continuous improvement and equipment reliabilityThe 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 environmentExperience managing maintenance teams, budgets, and third-party contractorsIn-depth knowledge of process plant systems, utilities, and infrastructureFamiliarity with lean maintenance practices including RCA, 5S, CBM, and KaizenStrong communication and interpersonal skillsDesirable Skills:Hands-on experience in a food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing environmentExperience with modern digital maintenance systems and CMMS platformsBenefits ..... full job details .....