Engineering Shift Team Leader in Tewkesbury

Energy Jobline CVL; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Tewkesbury is looking for an experienced Engineering Shift Team Leader to oversee a team of Engineers in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have electrical bias, strong leadership skills, and experience with automated machinery. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000, plenty of overtime, and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Health & wellbeing support plan

Product discounts and employee benefits

Ongoing training and real career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background working with high-speed automated machinery.
• Proven supervisory or team-leading experience.
• Self-motivated and able to manage priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Engineers across rotating shifts.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues on machinery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote safe practices.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Team leadership

Automated machinery experience

Adaptability under pressure

Clear communication

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Role

Engineering Shift Team Leader

Location: Tewkesbury

Shift Pattern:

• Week 1: Monday – Saturday, 06:00–14:00
• Week 2: Monday – Friday, 13:45–21:45

Salary: Up to £45,000 + Plenty of Overtime

A respected, independent manufacturer with a proud heritage, supplying high-quality products across the UK. Built on teamwork, trust, and a commitment to excellence, the business continues to invest in its people, equipment, and long-term success.

We’re now seeking an experienced Engineering Shift Team Leader to support and guide the site’s Engineering team, ensuring smooth production performance and the highest standards of safety and reliability.

The Opportunity

This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing a team of Engineers across shifts within a fast-paced production and distribution environment. Working closely with the Engineering Manager, you’ll provide on-the-floor technical support, coordinate maintenance activity, and resolve complex electrical and mechanical faults to keep production running efficiently.

It’s a great opportunity for a confident, technically skilled Engineer looking to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and motivate a team of Engineers across rotating shifts
• Plan, coordinate and carry out preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues on high-speed automated machinery
• Support fault-finding, equipment testing, and breakdown response
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote safe working practices
• Mentor Apprentices and support team training and development
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager and provide holiday or shift cover where required
• Participate in the engineering breakdown call-out rota

About You / Qualifications

• Electrically-biased, time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• Strong background working with high-speed automated machinery (ideally within FMCG or manufacturing)
• Excellent electrical fault-finding and diagnostic ability
• Proven supervisory or team-leading experience
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage priorities under pressure
• Clear communicator and collaborative team player
• Flexible to work rotating shifts and occasional overtime

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £45,000
• Plenty of overtime available
• 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Company pension scheme
• Health & wellbeing support plan
• Product discounts and employee benefits
• Ongoing training and real career development opportunities

Apply

If you’re an experienced, hands-on Engineer with strong leadership skills and an electrical bias, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-run, stable organisation that values teamwork, initiative, and continuous improvement.

Apply today by sending your cv to

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