Engineering Team Leader

Working with a team of skilled Engineers, you will be responsible for not only repairing issues that arise with the bakery production lines but encouraged to implement positive ideas in the reliability of the machines moving forward. This is a key role, being the link between the shift team and management. You will be instrumental in the diagnosing of electrical, mechanical and PLC faults within the factory. Your remit will be to carry out essential machine maintenance to ensure the smooth running of the production line and limit downtime. You will need to show passion about the role Engineers can play in making improvements and how you as the Engineering Team Leader can proactively influence situations instead of just being reactive.

As our next Engineering Team Leader, you will be resilient and adaptable due to the nature of the fast-paced environment you will be working within. Using your own initiative will be key a lot of the time., 1. Minimum Level 3 or equivalent in engineering 2. Highly skilled when it comes to maintaining, diagnosing and repairing electrically 3. Lead engineer experience whether on a permanent or stand-in basis is desirable 4. History of working within a fast-paced environment; food, FMCG or industrial manufacturing preferred. We'll provide you with opportunities to learn new skills, grow and develop and we aim to provide our colleagues with a job for life! We have many long-serving colleagues, some with over 30 years' experience with us. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative and friendly team environment.

• Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batteries.
• Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs.
• Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App includes annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and much more.
• Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback and much more.
• Free on-site parking.