Engineering Team Lead

Hunter Selection; Southampton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 Shift Holidays

Pension Scheme

Healthcare Cashback Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail & Lifestyle Discounts Platform

Ongoing Training & Accredited Qualifc5

Structured Career Development & Prog5

Job summary

Hunter Selection seeks an Engineering Team Leader for a Bristol-based manufacturing site. You will lead a team of up to five engineers, ensuring equipment reliability and driving maintenance and performance improvements across the shift pattern.

You will coordinate preventive maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and push continuous improvement through root-cause analysis while maintaining safety and engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing.
• Engineering qualification Level 2 or above.
• Experience leading or supervising engineers.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Fault finding

Mentoring

Education

Engineering qualification (Level 2+)

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.