Engineering Team Leader

Engineering Team Leader in Boston (PE20), PE20 | Synergi Search & Select Limited My career My jobs MA My account Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Engineering Shift Leader Ernest Gordon Recruitment Boston (PE20), PE20 £50000 - £56000 per annum + + Bonus + Overtime 2 weeks ago Maintenance Manager ETS Consulting Melton Mowbray (LE13) £70,000 per annum Extensive Bens 1 month ago Lead Design Engineer / Design Manager, Water AECOM Chesterfield, Derbyshire 2 days ago Engineering Team Leader Pioneer Selection Leake Gride, Boston (PE22) £55k per year 2 weeks ago Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Boston (PE20), PE20 £50000 - £54000 per annum + + Overtime+ Progression + OTE £60,000 3 weeks ago Commissioning Project Leader – Electrical Hackajob Ltd Corner House Properties, Barrow-In-Furness (LA14) Competitive 2 days ago Engineering Manager Rubix Wetstone, Leicester (LE8), LE8 6ZG Competitive 3 weeks ago Placement Student - Sales Application Engineering Cummins Peterborough, Cambridgeshire 21 hours ago NEW Electrical Engineering Design Manager Turner & townsend East Midlands 1 week ago On site manager Job&Talent Anwick, Sleaford (NG34), NG34 9SL Up to £16.82 per hour 3 weeks ago Engineering Team Leader Synergi Search & Select Limited Boston (PE20), PE20 Permanent Contract; On-site Published: 1 day ago Up to £56500 per annum Apply Save Engineering Team Leader Synergi Search & Select Limited Apply Engineering Team Leader ?? Boston, Lincolnshire ?? £56,500 ? 4 on 4 off | Days & Nights Rotation Benefits ? £56,500 Basic Salary ? Clear progression pathway into a Maintenance Manager position within 2-3 years ? 80% hands-on engineering role with 20% leadership responsibilities ? Join a business that has recently invested £1.5 million into site improvements ? Long-term career development opportunities ? Stable and growing manufacturing environment ? Opportunity to make a genuine impact and influence engineering standards ? Supportive leadership team focused on employee development Job Specification The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Team Leader to join a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing site in Boston. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to step into leadership while remaining heavily involved in day-to-day engineering activities. Unlike many Team Leader positions, this role is 80% hands-on engineering and 20% people management , meaning you'll still spend the majority of your time fault finding, repairing machinery, carrying out PPMs, and supporting production. You'll lead a team of 2 engineers on shift, ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and driving continuous improvement across the site. This role offers a clear route into Maintenance Management for an ambitious engineer looking to progress their career. Leadership & Team Management (20%) Lead and support a team of 2 shift engineers Allocate daily workloads and prioritise maintenance activities Provide technical guidance and coaching to engineers on shift Drive a proactive maintenance culture across the department Support skills development and performance improvement initiatives Conduct shift handovers and communicate effectively with production teams Act as the first point of contact for engineering-related issues during your shift Hands-On Engineering & Reliability (80%) Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities Respond quickly and effectively to machinery breakdowns Diagnose and repair both electrical and mechanical faults Minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency Complete root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures Support installation, commissioning and upgrade projects Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings Drive machine reliability and engineering performance Electrical Responsibilities Diagnose and repair faults on single and three-phase systems Maintain motors, contactors, overloads, relays, sensors and control circuits Fault find on automated production and packaging machinery Maintain electrical distribution systems, breakers, isolators and fuses Work with inverter drives, servo motors, encoders and PLC-controlled equipment Support electrical compliance and site safety standards Automation & Controls Fault find on Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC systems Support HMI troubleshooting and machine resets Assist with automation improvements and control system upgrades Work closely with specialist automation support when required Health & Safety Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures Follow permit-to-work and lock-off procedures Complete risk assessments where required Maintain accurate maintenance documentation Ensure compliance with current engineering and electrical regulations Equipment You'll Be Working On Industrial mixers and blending systems Ingredient dosing equipment Extrusion and processing lines Forming and cutting machinery Drying and baking ovens Automated packaging lines Flow wrappers and bagging machines Checkweighers and metal detectors Conveyor systems Pneumatic systems Hydraulic equipment Compressors and site utilities PLC-controlled production machinery What We're Looking For Essential ? Electrical bias preferred ? NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or completed Engineering Apprenticeship ? Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills ? FMCG, food manufacturing, packaging, or fast-paced manufacturing experience ? Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery ? Ability to lead by example in a hands-on environment ? Comfortable working in a role that is 80% engineering and 20% management ? Strong communication and problem-solving abilities Desirable ? 17th or 18th Edition Qualification ? Previous Team Leader or Supervisory experience ? Siemens or Allen Bradley PLC experience ? Continuous Improvement experience About the Company Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing business operating within a fast-paced production environment. Significant investment has recently been made into the site, creating exciting opportunities for engineers looking to be part of a business focused on growth, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. The company prides itself on developing its people from within and offers genuine opportunities for long-term career progression. You'll join a close-knit engineering team where your contribution will be recognised, your ideas will be valued, and your development will be actively supported. 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