Engineering Team Lead – Bristol | 4on/4off, Growth & Training

Hunter Selection; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 shift holidays

Pension scheme

Healthcare cashback plan

Employee assistance programme

Discounts platform

Ongoing training & accreditation

Structured progression opportunities

Job summary

Hunter Selection is partnering with a leading UK manufacturer to recruit an Engineering Team Leader for their Bristol site. You will lead a shift team of up to five engineers, ensuring equipment reliability and driving improvements in maintenance and performance.

The role focuses on planned maintenance, rapid breakdown response, and safety compliance, in collaboration with the Maintenance & Engineering Manager to elevate site performance. An opportunity for growth and leadership is offered.

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.
• Positive, proactive attitude with continuous improvement mindset.
• FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing experience desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance engineering

Fault finding

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Education

Engineering qualification (Level 2 or above)

Job description

Hunter Selection is partnering with a leading UK manufacturer to recruit an Engineering Team Leader for their Bristol site. You will lead a shift team of up to five engineers, ensuring equipment reliability and driving improvements in maintenance and performance.

The role focuses on planned maintenance, rapid breakdown response, and safety compliance, in collaboration with the Maintenance & Engineering Manager to elevate site performance. An opportunity for growth and leadership is offered.