Engineering Team Lead - Shift-Based, Growth & Training

Hunter Selection; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 Shift Holidays

Pension Scheme

Healthcare Cashback Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts Platform

Ongoing Training & Qualifications

Career progression

Job summary

Hunter Selection are recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing business in Bristol for an Engineering Team Leader. You will lead a shift-based team of up to five engineers, ensuring equipment reliability and driving continuous improvement.

The role requires 4 on 4 off shifts (days & nights) and offers up to £57,500 with £75k+ earning potential, plus pension, healthcare cashback, EAP, training and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

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

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

Leadership

Team coaching

Fault finding

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering qualification (Level 2 or above)

Job description

Hunter Selection are recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing business in Bristol for an Engineering Team Leader. You will lead a shift-based team of up to five engineers, ensuring equipment reliability and driving continuous improvement.

The role requires 4 on 4 off shifts (days & nights) and offers up to £57,500 with £75k+ earning potential, plus pension, healthcare cashback, EAP, training and clear progression opportunities.