£57,000 - £62,000 - 4 on 4 off Nights

Location: Cambridgeshire

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

You'll like this one if you're a strong engineering leader who enjoys managing people, driving performance, and making a real impact within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The Opportunity

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading fresh produce manufacturer seeking a Night Shift Engineering Team Leader to oversee engineering operations on a large-scale production site.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer ready to take the next step into leadership, or an established Team Leader looking for a highly visible role within a growing business. You'll lead a team of engineers, drive reliability, and ensure production equipment performs at its best throughout the night shift operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the engineering team on shift
• Prioritising planned and reactive maintenance activities
• Ensuring site equipment achieves maximum uptime and efficiency
• Supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Managing shift handovers and engineering resource allocation
• Maintaining health and safety standards across the department
• Supporting root cause analysis and problem-solving activities

What You'll Need

• Engineering qualification (Electrical, Mechanical, or Multi-Skilled)
• Previous experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or process environments
• Experience leading engineers or supervising maintenance activities
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of PPM systems and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

What's on Offer

• £57,000-£62,000 salary depending on experience
• 4 on 4 off permanent night shift pattern
• Opportunity to lead an established engineering team
• Secure role within a successful food manufacturing business
• Training and progression opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a brilliant opportunity for an engineering leader who wants autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to make a genuine impact. You'll play a key role in keeping a major manufacturing operation running efficiently while helping develop the next generation of engineers.

Please apply via the link, or email me directly at joe@morepeople.co.uk