Engineering Team Lead — Growth & Progression (Bristol)

Hunter Selection; Bradford; 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 is partnered with a leading Bristol-based manufacturing business to recruit an Engineering Team Leader. The role leads a team of engineers on shift, ensures equipment reliability and drives continuous improvement initiatives to meet production targets.

The position is suitable for an experienced Engineering Team Leader or a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer moving into a leadership role, with substantial responsibility and career development opportunities within a

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 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Fault finding

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Mentoring

Education

Engineering qualification (Level 2+)

Job description

Hunter Selection is partnered with a leading Bristol-based manufacturing business to recruit an Engineering Team Leader. The role leads a team of engineers on shift, ensures equipment reliability and drives continuous improvement initiatives to meet production targets.

The position is suitable for an experienced Engineering Team Leader or a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer moving into a leadership role, with substantial responsibility and career development opportunities within a