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Engineering Shift Team Leader
Job Posted: 18 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Thetford, Norfolk
Expire in: 10 days
Job Description
Engineering Shift Team Leader
Location: Thetford, Norfolk
Shifts: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights: 07:00-19:00 / 19:00-07:00)
Salary: £53,812.50 + Overtime + benefits
Take the lead in a fast-paced, forward-thinking food manufacturing environment.
We're looking for a hands-on, driven Engineering Shift Team Leader to guide and develop our engineering team at our clean, modern, and technically advanced site in Thetford. This site produces coated food products for major UK supermarkets and is part of a wider, sustainable food group operation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled engineer with leadership experience who is ready to step up, take ownership, and drive performance on shift.
What you'll be doing:
Leading a team of 4 engineers, providing day-to-day guidance and support during shifts
Responding to machinery breakdowns and carrying out planned maintenance activities
Acting as first point of escalation for technical and operational issues
Ensuring all work is completed and logged accurately using our Shire CMMS system
Delivering clear and structured shift handovers and reports to support team continuity
Monitoring engineering performance and identifying continuous improvement opportunities
Communicating closely with the operations team to minimise downtime and maximise productivity
Managing spare parts usage and replenishment
What we're looking for:
Approved engineering apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Electrical preferred)
Hands-on fault-finding skills with strong mechanical and electrical knowledge
Experience in a high-speed FMCG or food manufacturing environment
Previous experience in a team leader, supervisor, or senior engineering role
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Working knowledge of CMMS systems (Shire ideal) and proficiency with Excel & Word
IOSH or strong awareness of health & safety standards (desirable)
What you'll get in return:
£53,812.50 annual salary
Cycle2Work scheme
50% discount at Boparan Restaurants
Access to EAP and GroceryAid for health and wellbeing support
Annual personal development budget
Free on-site parking
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