Engineering Team Lead

Hunter Selection; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift holidays

Pension

Healthcare Cashback Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount platform

Training & Accredited qualifications

Career progression

Job summary

Hunter Selection is recruiting an Engineering Team Leader to join a leading manufacturing business in Bristol. You will lead a team of up to 5 engineers on shift, drive maintenance activities, and push continuous improvement to maximise site performance.

The role suits an experienced leader or senior maintenance engineer stepping into management, with emphasis on equipment reliability, safety, and coaching the team to deliver engineering targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Engineering qualification (Level 2 or above).
• Experience leading, mentoring or supervising engineers.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and proactive approach.
• FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of up to 5 engineers.
• Coordinate and oversee planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Support rapid response to breakdowns and minimise production downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement and root cause analysis activities.
• Ensure engineering standards, safety and compliance are maintained.
• Collaborate with Maintenance & Engineering Manager to boost site performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Fault finding

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Manufacturing experience

Education

Engineering qualification (Level 2 or above)

Job description

Engineering Team Leader

Location: Bristol
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)
Salary: Up to £57,500 (£75k+ earning potential)

• 21 Shift Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Cashback Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail & Lifestyle Discounts Platform
• Ongoing Training & Accredited Qualifications
• Structured Career Development & Progression Opportunities

I'm currently working with a leading manufacturing business in Bristol that is looking to appoint an Engineering Team Leader to support the continued development of their engineering function.

This opportunity would suit either an experienced Engineering Team Leader or a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to take the next step into leadership. You'll lead a team of engineers on shift, ensuring equipment reliability, driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting the day-to-day delivery of engineering performance.

The Role:

• Lead, coach and develop a team of up to 5 engineers
• Coordinate and oversee planned preventative maintenance activities
• Support rapid response to breakdowns and minimise production downtime
• Drive continuous improvement and root cause analysis activities
• Ensure engineering standards, safety and compliance are maintained
• Work closely with the Maintenance & Engineering Manager to improve site performance

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years' experience within a manufacturing environment
• Engineering qualification (Level 2 or above)
• Previous experience leading, mentoring or supervising engineers
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Positive, proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset
• FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing experience highly desirable

Why Apply?

This business has a strong track record of developing its people and promoting from within. You'll receive ongoing technical and leadership training, clear progression pathways and the opportunity to play a key role within a growing engineering team.

Whether you're already leading a team or looking to make your first move into management, this is an excellent opportunity to further your engineering career with a well-established manufacturer.