Engineering Shift Team leader

Wright Staff Recruitment; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Engineering Shift Team Leader in Tewkesbury. The role involves supervising Engineers, ensuring departmental goals are met, and coordinating maintenance. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical fault-finding skills and a background in high-speed machinery within FMCG. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with opportunities for development

22 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Discounted products & doorstep delivery

Qualifications

• Experience with high-speed machinery in FMCG or a similar environment.
• Experience working with automated machinery.
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills.

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 fault finding for high-speed automated machinery.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Supervisory or people management experience

Communication skills

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Education

Electrical-based apprenticeship qualification

Job description

Engineering Shift Team Leader

Location: Tewkesbury

Salary: £41,944.50 per annum

Hours: Shift Pattern: Week 1: Mon‑Sat 06:00‑14:00, Week 2: Mon‑Fri 13:45‑21:45

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

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.

Please apply with your CV in the first instance.