Engineering Team Lead – Bristol, Lead 5 Engineers

Hunter Selection; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift holidays

Pension scheme

Healthcare cashback

Employee assistance

Discount platform

Training & qualifications

Career progression

Job summary

Hunter Selection seeks an Engineering Team Leader for a leading Bristol manufacturing site. You will lead a team of up to 5 engineers on shift, ensuring equipment reliability and driving continuous improvement to meet production targets.

You will coordinate planned maintenance, respond rapidly to breakdowns and uphold safety standards, working with the Maintenance & Engineering Manager to enhance site performance. The role includes a 4 on 4 off shift pattern and attractive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

5+ years manufacturing

Leadership / mentoring

Fault-finding / problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering qualification (Level 2+)

Job description

Hunter Selection seeks an Engineering Team Leader for a leading Bristol manufacturing site. You will lead a team of up to 5 engineers on shift, ensuring equipment reliability and driving continuous improvement to meet production targets.

You will coordinate planned maintenance, respond rapidly to breakdowns and uphold safety standards, working with the Maintenance & Engineering Manager to enhance site performance. The role includes a 4 on 4 off shift pattern and attractive benefits.