Engineering Team Lead – Bristol: Drive CI & Uptime

Hunter Selection

East Midlands

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 58,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hunter Selection is partnering with a leading Bristol-based manufacturer to appoint an Engineering Team Leader. You will oversee a team of engineers, drive maintenance programs, and champion continuous improvement to boost site performance.

The role suits an experienced engineer stepping into leadership or a current engineering team leader. You will ensure reliability, timely maintenance, and safe operations while developing your team for progression.

Qualifications

5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.
Engineering qualification at Level 2 or above.
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 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.
Work closely with the Maintenance & Engineering Manager to improve site performance.