Engineering Shift Team Leader

Wright Staff Recruitment Ltd; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Shift Team Leader for their Tewkesbury depot. This role will involve supervising engineers, coordinating maintenance schedules, and ensuring the efficient operation of high-speed automated machinery. Ideal candidates should possess an electrical apprenticeship and demonstrate strong supervisory skills, along with the ability to foster team relationships. Competitive salary with several employee benefits is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with opportunities for development

30 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Health and wellbeing cashback

Discounted products

Qualifications

• Minimum of an electrical-based apprenticeship qualification required.
• Experience in FMCG or similar production environment essential.
• Previous supervisory or people management experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager in departmental goals.
• Supervise and mentor Engineers.
• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Repair and test electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Lead fault finding for high-speed machinery.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Experience with high-speed machinery

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Education

Electrical-based apprenticeship qualification

Tools

Automated machinery

Job description

Engineering Shift Team Leader

Location Tewkesbury

Salary - £20.51 - £21.51 per hour DOE, plus overtime of 1.25 x hourly rate above 40 hours

Shift Pattern : Week 1 : Mon-Sat 06 : 00-14 : 00 (6 shifts), Week 2 : Mon-Fri 13 : 45-21 : 45 (5 shifts)

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for development
• 30 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Company pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing cashback through Simply Health
• Discounted products & doorstep delivery

Job description

Department : Engineering | Reports to : Engineering Manager

The company 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.

The Role - 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
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager and cover for Engineers when required
• Participate in equipment breakdown call-out rota

About You - Skills & Experience

• 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

How to Apply

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

Engineering Shift Team Leader Engineering FMCG Electrical Maintenance Mechanical Maintenance Automated Machinery Fault Finding Preventative Maintenance Leadership Supervision

Please apply with your CV in the first instance.

Wright Staff are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy