Automation Team Leader

Wiltshire £41,000 (Days) / £44,000 (Nights) 4 on 4 off shift pattern (Days or Nights available) We are working in partnership with a leading food manufacturing business who are looking to appoint two Automation Team Leaders to support their highly automated production operation. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on driving equipment performance, reducing downtime, and ensuring robust asset care standards across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Role As Automation Team Leader, you will act as the shift-based lead for automation and asset performance, ensuring production lines run efficiently and safely while supporting continuous improvement and technical excellence. You will work closely with Engineering and Production teams to maintain equipment reliability, support fault finding, and embed strong autonomous maintenance practices across the shift. Key responsibilities include: * Leading automation and asset care activity across your shift. * Driving equipment uptime, OEE and downtime reduction. * Coordinating cleaning, inspection, lubrication, set-up and minor repairs. * Supporting first-line fault finding and technical problem solving. * Ensuring CMMS systems and asset documentation are accurately maintained. * Supporting shift handovers, prioritisation of technical tasks and production requirements. * Coaching and developing operators to build technical capability. * Supporting commissioning, installation and stabilisation of new automation equipment. * Ensuring strong compliance with Health & Safety, GMP and machine safety standards. * Working closely with Engineering and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and improve performance. About You We are looking for a proactive and technically minded leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will ideally have: * Experience in automated manufacturing, FMCG or food production. * Strong understanding of machine operation, asset care and production equipment. * Experience in a supervisory or team leadership role. * Fault finding and problem-solving ability. * Good understanding of Health & Safety and food manufacturing standards. * Strong communication and organisational skills. Desirable experience includes: * CMMS systems experience. * Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement exposure. * Engineering qualification (NVQ / HNC / Apprenticeship). * IOSH or other health & safety qualifications. What's on Offer * £41,000 salary for days / £44,000 for nights. * 4 on 4 off shift pattern (excellent work-life balance). * Opportunity to work within a highly automated, modern manufacturing environment. * Strong focus on development, training and continuous improvement. * Exposure to cutting-edge automation and equipment projects. * Long-term career progression opportunities within the business. If you are looking for a hands-on leadership role where you can take ownership of equipment performance and play a key part in driving operational excellence, we would like to hear from you