Electrical Shift Leader – FMCG Engineering

Pertemps Gloucester; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established production and distribution operation in Tewkesbury is seeking an experienced Engineering Shift Team Leader. This hands-on leadership role involves coordinating maintenance schedules, mentoring engineers, and ensuring safe machinery operation. The ideal candidate will have an electrical bias and experience in high-speed automated machinery, with opportunities for professional growth within the engineering function. Competitive pay and a supportive environment await.

Benefits

Competitive pay structure

Long-term stability via Temp-to-Perm route

Ongoing development support

Opportunities for progression

Training and mentoring opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum apprenticeship qualification with an electrical bias.
• Experience working with high-speed and automated machinery is desirable.
• Strong electrical fault-finding ability.
• Able to work independently with good initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager with departmental goals and day-to-day operations.
• Lead and mentor engineers through practical coaching.
• Coordinate and deliver planned and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Repair and test electrical and mechanical production machinery.
• Carry out electrical and mechanical fault finding.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Experience with high-speed and automated machinery

Problem-solving skills

Mentoring and coaching skills

Communication skills

Education

Minimum apprenticeship qualification with an electrical bias

Job description

A well-established production and distribution operation in Tewkesbury is seeking an experienced Engineering Shift Team Leader. This hands-on leadership role involves coordinating maintenance schedules, mentoring engineers, and ensuring safe machinery operation. The ideal candidate will have an electrical bias and experience in high-speed automated machinery, with opportunities for professional growth within the engineering function. Competitive pay and a supportive environment await.