Engineering Team Leader

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Working at heights

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science. With revenues exceeding $24 billion and a team of approximately 115,000 employees, we are committed to stability and consistent growth. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We support life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, deliver medicines to market, and enhance laboratory productivity.

About the Location: Our Basingstoke site features specialist manufacturing, laboratories, and a logistics center. We produce culture media, anti-microbial susceptibility tests, and freeze-dried supplements used for diagnosing diseases, determining antibiotic treatments, and ensuring food safety. The site employs around 450 dedicated professionals.

The Role: As an Engineering Team Leader, you will oversee and coordinate a team of 4 Manufacturing Engineers, 8 Maintenance Technicians, and 4 Apprentices. Your role involves mentoring, planning, organizing, and directing maintenance operations to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of all equipment and facilities. We seek a candidate with strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise the site maintenance team, ensuring high performance and productivity.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules, procedures, and work instructions.
• Coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of equipment and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with safety laws, company policies, and industry standards.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, including work orders and maintenance logs.
• Collaborate with other department leads to support overall operational goals.
• Offer technical expertise and fixing support for complex maintenance issues.
• Monitor and control maintenance costs, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance processes.
• Participate in the recruitment, training, and development of maintenance staff.
• Other tasks that fall into the scope of the role.

Qualifications:

• Experience leading a team in an engineering or heavily regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., pharmaceutical, medical devices, FMCG, or food production).
• A continuous improvement mindset with practical experience in LEAN manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and its practical application in the workplace.
• IOSH qualification.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering.

What’s in it for You:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus
• Competitive contributory pension
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, it’s not just a career. It’s an opportunity to realize your best – professionally and personally. Join us and make a difference.