Engineering Team Lead — Lead 5 Engineers, Drive Reliability

Hunter Selection

Woking

On-site

GBP 46,000 - 58,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Hunter Selection in Bristol is helping a well‑established manufacturer appoint an Engineering Team Leader to oversee a shift‑based engineering function, ensuring equipment reliability and driving continuous improvement in a fast‑paced plant.

You will lead up to 5 engineers, coordinate preventive maintenance, respond rapidly to breakdowns, and work closely with the Maintenance & Engineering Manager to lift site performance, safety standards and overall engineering excellence.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing.
Engineering qualification (Level 2 or above).
Experience leading or supervising engineers.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive approach.
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.