Engineering Shift Team Leader

Cotteswold Dairy; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company is seeking an experienced Engineering Shift Team Leader for their Tewkesbury Depot. The role involves supervising engineers, coordinating maintenance, and ensuring efficient production operations. Ideal candidates will have an electrical apprenticeship, experience with high-speed machinery, and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary and benefits including health support and pension scheme are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Discounted products & doorstep delivery

Qualifications

• Minimum of an electrical-based apprenticeship qualification.
• Experience of high-speed machinery in FMCG or a similar production environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills.
• Previous supervisory or people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager in delivering departmental goals.
• Supervise, train and mentor Engineers.
• Coordinate and deliver planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Repair and test electrical and mechanical plant equipment.
• Lead effective fault finding and resolution for high-speed automated machinery.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Experience with automated machinery

Supervisory experience

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Electrical-based apprenticeship qualification

Job description

Overview

Engineering Shift Team Leader – Cotteswold Dairy (Tewkesbury)

Location: Tewkesbury Depot | Shift Pattern: Week 1: Mon–Sat 06:00–14:00, Week 2: Mon–Fri 13:45–21:45 | Department: Engineering | Reports to: Engineering Manager

Join Team Cotteswold

Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies. We support local farmers and communities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and first-class customer service. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Engineering Shift Team Leader to join our Engineering Department at our Tewkesbury Depot. This role will provide on-the-floor support to our Engineers, ensuring the smooth running of production and distribution operations across our busy site.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager in delivering departmental goals
• Supervise, train and mentor Engineers, utilising team skills effectively
• Coordinate and deliver planned preventative maintenance schedules
• Repair and test electrical and mechanical plant equipment
• Lead effective fault finding and resolution for high-speed automated machinery
• Assist with departmental paperwork, records and compliance requirements
• Mentor Apprenticeship candidates as appropriate
• Dupise for the Engineering Manager and cover for Engineers when required
• Participate in equipment breakdown call-out rota

Skills & Experience (Qualifications)

• Minimum of an electrical-based apprenticeship qualification – essential
• Experience of high-speed machinery in FMCG or a similar production environment – essential
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills – essential
• Experience working with automated machinery – essential
• Previous supervisory or people management experience – essential
• Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Strong communication skills and ability to foster good working relationships
• Flexible approach to shifts and deadlines, delivering a high standard of work

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for development
• 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Company pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health
• Discounted products & doorstep delivery

About Cotteswold Dairy

At Cotteswold Dairy we believe in the strength of Team Cotteswold. We value our staff, our customers and our communities. Our purpose is to be at the heart of a responsible and sustainable dairy community. Joining as an Engineering Shift Team Leader, you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability of our production operations and supporting the growth and development of your team.

Since 1938, Cotteswold Dairy has flourished from a modest milk round—delivering just 30 gallons a day using a bucket and ladle—into one of the UK’s most respected independent, family-run dairies, rooted in Tewkesbury. We process, pack, and deliver over 100 million litres of milk and dairy products each year to doorstep customers and businesses across England and Wales, operating from multiple depots and a modern production site in Tewkesbury. We partner with local farms within a 60-mile radius—many Red Tractor-certified—promoting sustainable farming practices, animal welfare, and minimal environmental impact. We’ve championed eco-friendly initiatives for decades, including returnable glass bottles, electric milk floats, telematics for efficient logistics, and zero waste-to-landfill operations.

Today, we are a values-driven community dedicated to delivering wholesome, high-quality dairy products while nurturing people, our communities, and our planet.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Engineer with strong leadership skills and an electrical bias, we’d love to hear from you.