Engineering Team Leader

The Recipe

At our Gluten Free Bakery here in Newburn, the team are dedicated to delivering unbeatable quality in a safe manner with highly reliable equipment. We are proud to be leading and developing a collaborative, creative and responsive team at the cutting edge of engineering innovation. In this role you will lead, motivate, and manage a team of multi skilled engineers to drive a culture that delivers plant reliability, product quality, and safety in line with company standards. Working with the Engineering Manager you will have accountability for delivering the engineering strategy, via planned, corrective and reactive maintenance work.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager you’ll provide both hands-on technical support and day-to-day leadership, driving a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers, ensuring high standards of performance, engagement, and professional development.
• Coordinate and deliver planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and improve line efficiency.
• Ensure all engineering activities are carried out safely, in line with company policies, Health & Safety regulations, and Food Safety standards.
• Manage priorities using the site’s CMMS system — logging, tracking, and closing work orders accurately.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, driving reliability, efficiency, and cost savings.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, and Technical teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Participate in audits, compliance checks, and engineering project delivery.
• Lead by example, promoting a proactive, problem-solving culture within the team.

Essential Ingredients

Qualifications & Training

• Time-served Engineering Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-skilled Engineering.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and leadership training.

Experience

• Proven experience in a maintenance or leadership role within an FMCG, food, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in managing, motivating, and developing engineering teams.
• Experience using CMMS systems and good general IT literacy (Microsoft Office, data reporting tools, SAP).

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of engineering safety, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems.
• Knowledge of Food Safety, Hygiene, and GMP standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally and build strong working relationships.
• Well-organised, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment.
• A passion for continuous improvement and developing people.

Extra Dough

At last and by no means least you will want to know what your breads worth.

• A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
• Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave
• Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%
• Life assurance
• Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
• Continued investment in your personal development
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service