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Night Shift Engineering Team Leader in Cambridgeshire - MorePeople 01780 480530 × Keep connected Night Shift Engineering Team Leader Posted 31 July 2026 Salary £57000 - £62000 per annum Location Cambridgeshire Discipline Fresh Produce Reference JD21806 Consultant Joe De'Ath Recruitment Consultant Job description £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 [email protected]