What we’re looking for…

We’re looking for an Engineering Team Leader, where your mission is to drive shift performance and build a safe, high-performing engineering culture. While practical support may be needed during critical escalations, your primary focus is leadership.

As our Engineering Team Lead you will be responsible for…

Safety First: Champion a robust safety culture on shift
Asset Performance: Lead the shift team to maximize OEE on high-speed filling lines
Team Leadership & Morale: Drive, motivate, and empower your shift team
Performance Management: Set clear expectations and quarterly priorities for the team
Breakdown Resolution: Take ownership of major equipment failures by leading Root cause Analysis (RCA)
Operational Execution & Handovers: Lead the daily engineering shift handover and morning meetings
Leader Standard Work (LSW): Rigorously carry out Leader Standard Work tasks
Continuous Improvement: Champion site-wide continuous improvement through AG Barr’s operational excellence framework 'Brilliance in the Making'
Technical Support & Escalation: Step in with practical technical guidance when critical equipment issues require it
Talent and Skill Development: Coach and empower your technicians to maximize team capability

What you’ll bring…

Leadership & People Management: Proven experience leading and developing an engineering team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment (FMCG / Food & Beverage preferred)
Technical Qualification: Minimum HNC / ONC (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering
Breakdown & Problem-Solving Expertise: Strong experience using structured problem-solving methodologies, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and generating detailed post-breakdown documentation (MBRs)
Safety Mindset: Strong understanding of health and safety regulations (Nebosh / IOSH Managing safety qualification is desirable)
Operational Drive: Experience using Leader Standard Work (LSW), leading daily shift/engineering meetings, and driving shift performance against targets/KPIs
Flexibility: Fully comfortable working a 3 on 3 off rotating days and nights shift pattern
Proven track record of operating at engineering leadership level within a food manufacturing environment or FMCG
Familiarity with reliability standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 55000) and methodologies such as FMEA, RCM, and FTA
Experience and understanding of Google and CMMS
Experience working in a multi-skilled engineering environment
Experience of contributing to a multi-functional operational management team

What we offer…

Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
Flexible holiday trading
Living Wage Employer
Healthcare Cash Plan
Peppy Health
Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashback, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
Life assurance
Save as you earn scheme
Staff sales discount
Free AG Barr products throughout your working day
Pension
Annual salary review
Ongoing professional development

We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.