Engineering Team Leader- Chilled4 on 4 Off | Days and BackshiftAirdrieJoin the UK's leading potato supplier and help keep our operations moving.Albert Bartlett is a proudly family-owned business and the UK's leading supplier of potatoes, producing fresh, chilled and frozen products enjoyed by millions of consumers. With multiple manufacturing sites across the UK and a reputation built on quality, innovation and investment, we offer a stable and rewarding environment for skilled engineers looking to make a real impact.We're looking for an experienced Engineering Team Leader to join our engineering team on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving the performance of a fast-paced manufacturing operation, ensuring our equipment, systems and people continue to perform at their best.What You'll Be DoingAs part of a skilled and supportive engineering team, you will:Lead and support engineering activities across the site to maximise plant reliability and performance.Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults quickly and effectively.Carry out planned preventative maintenance to minimise downtime and improve efficiency.Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, reliability and safety.Support equipment installations, upgrades and improvement projects.Work closely with Production and Operations teams to reduce downtime and improve overall equipment performance.Ensure all engineering activities are completed safely and in line with food manufacturing standards.Promote a proactive maintenance culture and support the development of engineering best practices across the site.Why Join Albert Bartlett?Competitive salary and benefits package.4 on 4 off shift pattern providing excellent work-life balance.Opportunity to work within one of the UK's most recognisable food manufacturing businesses.Ongoing training and development opportunities.Investment in technology, equipment and continuous improvement.Supportive team culture within a successful family-owned organisation.Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional growth.For generations, Albert Bartlett has been committed to delivering quality products and investing in our people. We believe that our success comes from the dedication, expertise and passion of our teams. If you're looking for a role where your skills will make a visible difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.RequirementsA recognised Engineering qualification (Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-Skilled).Previous experience within a manufacturing, FMCG or food production environment.Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills across electrical and mechanical systems.Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques and continuous improvement methodologies.A proactive and solutions-focused approach with the ability to work under pressure.Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across departments.Able to commit to a rotational shifts off 4 Days 07:00-15:45/ 4 Days 14:15-23:00BenefitsPension PlansLife AssuranceLeave PackageTraining & DevelopmentEmployee Assistance Programme - CounsellingFree Parking
Engineering Team Leader- Chilled
4 on 4 Off | Days and Backshift
Airdrie
Join the UK's leading potato supplier and help keep our operations moving.
Albert Bartlett is a proudly family-owned business and the UK's leading supplier of potatoes, producing fresh, chilled and frozen products enjoyed by millions of consumers. With multiple manufacturing sites across the UK and a reputation built on quality, innovation and investment, we offer a stable and rewarding environment for skilled engineers looking to make a real impact.
We're looking for an experienced Engineering Team Leader to join our engineering team on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving the performance of a fast-paced manufacturing operation, ensuring our equipment, systems and people continue to perform at their best.
What You'll Be Doing
As part of a skilled and supportive engineering team, you will:
- Lead and support engineering activities across the site to maximise plant reliability and performance.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults quickly and effectively.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance to minimise downtime and improve efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, reliability and safety.
- Support equipment installations, upgrades and improvement projects.
- Work closely with Production and Operations teams to reduce downtime and improve overall equipment performance.
- Ensure all engineering activities are completed safely and in line with food manufacturing standards.
- Promote a proactive maintenance culture and support the development of engineering best practices across the site.
Why Join Albert Bartlett?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- 4 on 4 off shift pattern providing excellent work-life balance.
- Opportunity to work within one of the UK's most recognisable food manufacturing businesses.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Investment in technology, equipment and continuous improvement.
- Supportive team culture within a successful family-owned organisation.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional growth.
For generations, Albert Bartlett has been committed to delivering quality products and investing in our people. We believe that our success comes from the dedication, expertise and passion of our teams. If you're looking for a role where your skills will make a visible difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
- A recognised Engineering qualification (Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-Skilled).
- Previous experience within a manufacturing, FMCG or food production environment.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills across electrical and mechanical systems.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques and continuous improvement methodologies.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach with the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across departments.
- Able to commit to a rotational shifts off 4 Days 07:00-15:45/ 4 Days 14:15-23:00
Benefits
- Pension Plans
- Life Assurance
- Leave Package
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling
- Free Parking
At Albert Bartlett, we’ve been growing something special since 1948. As a family-owned business and the UK’s leading supplier of potatoes, we take pride in delivering quality produce from dedicated farmers across the country.With headquarters in Airdrie, Scotland, and additional sites in Boston, Westwick, and Jersey, our operations span the UK, ensuring excellence in fresh, chilled, and frozen potato products. We blend time-honoured values with cutting-edge advancements, creating exciting opportunities for talented individuals to thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment.If you’re looking for a career where tradition meets innovation, and where your contributions truly matter, Albert Bartlett is the place to be.
At Albert Bartlett, we’ve been growing something special since 1948. As a family-owned business and the UK’s leading supplier of potatoes, we take pride in delivering quality produce from dedicated farmers across the country.
With headquarters in Airdrie, Scotland, and additional sites in Boston, Westwick, and Jersey, our operations span the UK, ensuring excellence in fresh, chilled, and frozen potato products. We blend time-honoured values with cutting-edge advancements, creating exciting opportunities for talented individuals to thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment.
If you’re looking for a career where tradition meets innovation, and where your contributions truly matter, Albert Bartlett is the place to be.
