Engineering Team Leader

?? Engineering Team Leader (Shift)

?? Location: Westerleigh

?? Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off / rotating shifts days and nights

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Team Leader to lead and support a team of engineers in a fast\-paced food manufacturing environment.

This is a hands\-on role where you’ll drive performance, minimise downtime, and ensure high standards across safety, quality, and engineering delivery.

?? Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of engineers on shift


• Provide technical support to resolve and prevent breakdowns


• Ensure all PPMs, work orders and breakdowns are completed and closed out


• Work closely with production during start\-up and daily operations


• Maintain high standards of health \& safety, hygiene and food safety


• Ensure accurate system updates (Holistech) for all work completed


• Deliver shift reports and effective handovers


• Drive continuous improvement and reduce downtime and costs


• Maintain audit\-ready engineering areas and strong housekeeping standards

? Essential Criteria

• Recognised qualification in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering


• Strong multi\-skilled engineering knowledge (electrical \& mechanical)


• Experience leading or supporting a team in a manufacturing environment


• Good IT skills (Holistech or similar systems)


• Strong problem\-solving skills with a focus on delivering results


• Ability to work shifts and adapt to business needs

? Desirable

• Experience within an FMCG or chilled food environment


• Previous experience in a shift leadership role

?? About You

• Proactive, self\-motivated and a strong team player


• Able to drive performance and ensure closure of all tasks


• Excellent communicator with a hands\-on approach


• Committed to continuous improvement and personal development

?? What You’ll Get

• Opportunity to lead a high\-performing engineering team


• Work in a fast\-paced, evolving manufacturing environment


• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value\-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.

We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.

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