Engineering Leader Job Reference:
2920903258-2
Date Posted:
11 August 2026
Recruiter:
Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Services Ltd Location:
Norfolk Salary:
£52,000 to £54,000
Sector:
Charity & Non Profit, Engineering, Environmental, Warehousing & Manufacturing Job Type:
Permanent Apply for this job now Job Description Engineering Team Lead 52,000
- 54,000 Week 1 Monday to Friday 07h00
- 17h00 Week 2 Tuesday to Saturday 09h00
- 19h00 Overtime double time 25 days holiday + BH 100% company sick pay up to 12 weeks post probation Opportunity to take a charity day Focuses on reducing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and supporting continuous improvement across factory operations.
Conduct routine and planned inspections of plant, machinery, and facilities to identify maintenance requirements and potential issues, agreeing priorities and schedules with the Engineering Supervisor. Coordinate and distribute maintenance tasks to the engineering team as directed, tracking progress and ensuring completion is recorded and any issues are clearly communicated. Monitor engineering spare parts, tools, and equipment availability, proactively reporting requirements and shortages to the Engineering Supervisor. Provide hands-on engineering support, carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responding to breakdowns when required. Support the development and implementation of an improved PPM system and engineering parts stock control, replacing the existing paper-based processes. Work closely with factory line setters, offering technical support and resolving production line and machinery issues efficiently. Assist in the supervision of third-party contractors during installations, repairs, and planned maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with site safety procedures and safe systems of work. Contribute to engineering projects, including new equipment installations and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency and reliability across production areas. Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and implement corrective actions to restore equipment performance. Support the provision of 24/7 engineering cover to ensure rapid response to breakdowns and minimise production disruption. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company procedures and current legislation, with a strong focus on health, safety, and quality standards. Assist with monitoring and controlling the maintenance budget, ensuring costs remain within agreed limits. Supervise, mentor, and train maintenance engineers and line setters, identifying development and training needs. Provide ongoing support and guidance to engineering apprentices. Recognised engineering qualifications with formal training in disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, and plumbing. Experience in a maintenance leadership or supervisory role, ideally within a food manufacturing or similar industrial environment. Strong technical understanding of automated production equipment, building services, and manufacturing processes. Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe working practices. Ability to plan and manage maintenance activities and small engineering projects. Strong attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused approach. Experience using planned preventative maintenance (PPM) systems. Proven leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capabilities. Awareness of maintenance budgeting and cost control. Competent IT skills.
