Job Description

Engineering Shift Team Leader in Thetford, Norfolk

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Location

Thetford, Norfolk

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Permanent

Engineering Shift Team Leader

Thetford

Up to £53,812

Shifts - 4 on 4 off

07:00 - 19:00

19:00 - 07:00

Accountabilities:

  • Support the wider engineering team through effective leadership and coaching and development of team
  • Control of contractors & maintenance suppliers through effective performance reviews
  • Apprentice mentoring
  • Support Maintenance Excellence roadmap implementation plan for site
  • Adherence to planned maintenance schedules through effective resource planning
  • Adequate plant cover, as required, through effective resource planning
  • Undertake analysis of CMMS data to assist forward planning, opportunity for equipment improvement
  • Fully support end to end PMS
  • Review maintenance activities and identify opportunities to improve cost effectiveness
  • RCA/5 why analysis/problem solving techniques.
  • Develop maintenance improvement techniques
  • Drive and support Reliability Centred Maintenance/FMECA activities
  • To liaise with manufacturers of specialist machinery, equipment and component suppliers to promote standardisation, improvements and cost effectiveness opportunities.
  • Manage the Engineering function through the weekends including working with contractors for planned works.
  • Assist and support the Head of Engineering with other ad hoc duties as required

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience of working within an FMCG Food Manufacturing environment
  • Management/supervisory experience of up to 6 people
  • Possess an Engineering Apprenticeship discipline or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure
  • Excellent understanding of Health & Safety standards

For more information please call David Bates @ ARM on 07551151771

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Job reference 128429_1763032560
Date posted 13 November 2025

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David Bates

David Bates

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