Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!
At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: -
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Private health scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Experience annual pay reviews
- Profit related pay
- Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
The Opportunity
As Engineering Team Leader, you’ll lead a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring equipment reliability, efficient maintenance, and a safe working environment across your area. You’ll take ownership of team development, KPIs, crisis management, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day engineering activity and resource planning
- Lead and develop a skilled engineering team with regular 1:1s and reviews
- Ensure health & safety compliance, risk assessments, and permit-to-work controls
- Support root cause analysis (RCA) and reduce downtime through robust problem solving
- Maintain site readiness for internal/external audits and engineering compliance
The Ideal Candidate
We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: -
- HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 / BTEC / City & Guilds in mechanical, electrical or mechatronic engineering
- Proven experience in engineering leadership within FMCG, ideally food manufacturing
- Strong people management, coaching, and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of CMMS systems, 18th Edition Wiring Regs, and health & safety best practice
- Experience managing audits, crisis incidents, and continuous improvement projects
We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.
Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!