Location: Windmill Lane
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 07:00 - 15:00 (37.5h/week) - with potential weekend cover and time in lieu
Holiday Entitlement: 33 days including Christmas Day
Competitive Salary and Benefits
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and driven Engineering Team Leader to provide high-quality engineering support and lead a team in delivering reliable, efficient site performance.
This is a hands-on leadership role focused on maximising equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement across site operations. You will play a key part in coordinating engineering activities, supporting production, and developing engineering capability within your team.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Ensure planned preventative maintenance (PPM) is delivered effectively across all plant and equipment
- Diagnose and support the resolution of mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime
- Monitor plant performance and work with Production to improve efficiency and output
- Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and implement long-term fixes to recurring issues
- Support site projects, installations, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Promote a strong culture of health, safety, and compliance across all engineering activities
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with safe systems of work and statutory requirements
- Act as Permit to Work Controller, ensuring safe and compliant operations
- Maintain audit-ready standards, including GMP and housekeeping (5S)
- Lead, coach, and motivate a team of engineers to deliver high performance
- Allocate tasks effectively based on priority and business needs
- Conduct performance reviews and support development through training and coaching
- Manage absence, holidays, and resource planning to ensure adequate cover
- Ensure clear communication and effective shift handovers
- Monitor KPIs including downtime, PPM compliance, and engineering performance
- Analyse data to identify trends and drive improvements
- Support the implementation of lean and operational excellence tools
- Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities across engineering and utilities
- Ensure accurate recording of work, downtime, and parts usage within CMMS
- Work closely with Operations to improve productivity and efficiency
- Support Operator Asset Care (OAC) programmes
- Manage contractors and ensure compliance with site standards
- Contribute to site and group projects, including Management of Change processes
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Skills
- Proven experience in an engineering leadership or supervisory role
- Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
- Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to lead, coach, and develop a team effectively
- Good communication and organisational skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and automated systems
- Experience with CMMS, PPM systems, and RCA processes
- Food safety knowledge (HACCP, GMP)
- Continuous improvement / lean experience
Qualifications
- City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering
- Health & Safety Level 2 (minimum)
- Additional certifications (e.g. COSHH, Confined Spaces, Ammonia, etc.) beneficial
We are looking for someone who:
- Takes ownership and leads by example
- Drives a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Works collaboratively with operations and other departments
- Maintains high standards of quality, compliance, and performance
- Demonstrates a proactive, “can-do” approach
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Free Onsite Parking, Subsidised Canteen, Access to Help@Hand discounts etc
- A key leadership role with real impact on site performance and reliability
- Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled engineering team
- Exposure to a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment
- Involvement in projects, improvements, and operational excellence initiatives
- Strong focus on career development and progression opportunities
- Supportive team environment where your expertise and ideas are valued
- Be part of a business committed to continuous improvement and engineering excellence
Apply Today and join Pilgrim's Europe at Windmill Lane!
If you’re an experienced engineer ready to step into a leadership role and drive performance, apply now and take the next step in your career.
