Engineering Team Leader

Haddenham, UK

• Ensure all engineering activities are conducted safely and in compliance with global standards, SSOW, and SOPs.
• Maintain a safe workplace by meeting all company and legal safety requirements, ensuring safety equipment is properly maintained, checked, and documented, and promoting safe working practices with thorough checks and job sign-offs.
• Conduct investigations into safety incidents using root cause analysis (RCA) and lead cross-functional teams to close actions promptly.
• Address and close out identified hazards in a timely manner.
• Oversee the induction of new employees, ensuring alignment with site onboarding processes.

• Ensure adherence to Quality Management Systems and maintain accurate documentation.
• Achieve Engineering GMP targets by promoting understanding and compliance among team members.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, including HACCP, and ensure team outputs meet these standards.
• Maintain clear, accessible documentation for audits, both internal and external.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to improve operating practices, enhancing product quality and customer service.
• Ensure full compliance with Company Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Support the integration of new equipment with manufacturing, operations, and project teams.

• Chair daily engineering meetings to communicate priorities effectively with the shift-based team.
• Represent the engineering function at site daily performance reviews, taking ownership of actions and delivering results.
• Attend weekly performance reviews, report on engineering KPIs, and follow through on required actions.
• Provide Level 1 escalation support for shift-based engineering teams to resolve complex issues.
• Oversee the site’s preventive maintenance plan, ensuring compliance and completion of outstanding work orders.
• Develop and manage a spare part strategy to align with PM pillar standards, optimizing stock value and availability.
• Set and deliver KPIs using factual, measured data, and prepare reports on departmental performance.
• Provide hands-on support for shift cover during holidays, sickness, or breakdowns.
• Schedule and execute planned maintenance activities in collaboration with the Reliability Leader and conduct post-maintenance reviews for improvement.
• Implement the PM pillar and support Autonomous Maintenance initiatives.
• Manage contractor compliance with risk assessments, LOTO procedures, and permit systems.

• Act as a key member of the factory leadership team, supervising maintenance teams and driving departmental initiatives.
• Manage maintenance spend within budget, raising purchase orders and ensuring timely receipt of goods.
• Identify and execute cost-saving projects in line with the site’s CCI commitments

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of safety, quality, and food safety standards.
• Proficiency in maintenance planning and reliability-cantered maintenance.
• Analytical skills for RCA and continuous improvement.
• Financial management capabilities for budgeting and cost-saving projects
• An awareness of HACCP, PUWER, LOLA and COSHH.
• Time served Engineer - minimum HNC mechanical/electrical.