Engineering Shift Team Leader

Description

Engineering Shift Team Leader

Location: Tewkesbury

Shift Pattern:

Week 1: Monday Saturday, 06 00Week 2: Monday Friday, 13 45 Salary: Up to GBP45,000 + Plenty of Overtime

A respected, independent manufacturer with a proud heritage, supplying high–quality products across the UK. Built on teamwork, trust, and a commitment to excellence, the business continues to invest in its people, equipment, and long–term success.

We re now seeking an experienced Engineering Shift Team Leader to support and guide the site s Engineering team, ensuring smooth production performance and the highest standards of safety and reliability.

The Opportunity

This hands–on leadership role involves overseeing a team of Engineers across shifts within a fast–paced production and distribution environment. Working closely with the Engineering Manager, you ll provide on–the–floor technical support, coordinate maintenance activity, and resolve complex electrical and mechanical faults to keep production running efficiently.

It s a great opportunity for a confident, technically skilled Engineer looking to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and motivate a team of Engineers across rotating shiftsPlan, coordinate and carry out preventative maintenance (PPM) schedulesDiagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues on high–speed automated machinerySupport fault–finding, equipment testing, and breakdown responseDrive continuous improvement initiatives and promote safe working practicesMentor Apprentices and support team training and developmentDeputise for the Engineering Manager and provide holiday or shift cover where requiredParticipate in the engineering breakdown call–out rota About You

Electrically–biased, time–served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Strong background working with high–speed automated machinery (ideally within FMCG or manufacturing)

Excellent electrical fault–finding and diagnostic ability

Proven supervisory or team–leading experience

Self–motivated, adaptable, and able to manage priorities under pressure

Clear communicator and collaborative team player

Flexible to work rotating shifts and occasional overtime

What s on Offer

Competitive salary up to GBP45,000

Plenty of overtime available

22 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

Company pension scheme

Health & wellbeing support plan

Product discounts and employee benefits

Ongoing training and real career development opportunities

Apply Now

If you re an experienced, hands–on Engineer with strong leadership skills and an electrical bias, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a well–run, stable organisation that values teamwork, initiative, and continuous improvement.

Apply today by sending your cv to (url removed)

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