Engineering Shift Team Leader

Manpower UK Limited; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader for a thriving food manufacturing site in Tewkesbury. You will support engineers and ensure smooth production operations. Candidates must have an electrical apprenticeship and experience with high-speed automated machinery. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with opportunities for development

Company pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Discounted products & doorstep delivery

Qualifications

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

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

Strong electrical fault-finding skills

Experience with automated machinery

Previous supervisory experience

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Electrical-based apprenticeship qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Engineering Team Leader to join the engineering department at a thriving food manufacturing site in Tewkesbury. This role will provide on‑floor support to our engineers, ensuring the smooth running of production and distribution operations across our busy site.

Days worked: Week 1: Mon‑Sat 06:00‑14:00 (6 shifts), Week 2: Mon‑Fri 13:45‑21:45 (5 shifts)

Start Times: 06:00 onwards, with finish times based on production demands

Pay: £20.51‑21.51, plus OT of 1.25× hourly rate after 40 hours

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

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for development
• Company pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health
• Discounted products & doorstep delivery