Engineering Team Leader

Pioneer-Selection-Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer-Selection-Ltd in Chester is seeking an Engineering Team Leader to lead a team of engineers on site, managing planned and reactive maintenance with a focus on mechanical fault finding and diagnostics. The role covers hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, pumps, belts and shafts, and includes supporting upgrades and projects.

The position involves continuous improvement initiatives and broader engineering responsibilities within a heavy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background is essential for fault finding and diagnostics.
• Experience supervising a team in an industrial environment is required.
• Engineering qualification and health & safety awareness are essential.
• Strong problem-solving and clear communication are necessary for daily coordination.
• Experience with maintenance in industrial settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers performing planned and reactive maintenance across the plant.
• Focus on mechanical fault finding, diagnostics, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, pumps, belts and shafts.
• Support machinery upgrades, installations and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Strong Mechanical Background

Strong team supervision

Health & Safety conscious

Good problem-solving and communication

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

ENGINEERING TEAM LEADER

Job Title: Engineering Team Leader

Location: Chester

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Shift: Days

I'm working with a heavy industrial manufacturer looking to recruit an engineering team leader to join their engineering team. You'll be responsible for a team of engineers, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the plant, with a strong focus on mechanical fault finding, diagnostics, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, pumps, belts, shafts. The role will also involve supporting machinery upgrades, installations, continuous improvement initiatives and wider engineering projects.

Sector - Manufacturer

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Engineering Team Leader

• Strong Mechanical Background
• Strong team supervision
• Engineering qualification
• Health & Safety conscious
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.

Requirements for the Engineering Team Leader

• Experience working within an industrial environment
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Worked on hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, gearboxes

Desirable Requirements for the Engineering Team Leader

• Continuous improvement or project experience.
• Strict compliance management
• Health and safety qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH

The Engineering Team Leader will benefit from

• Supportive engineering team and positive working environment.
• Excellent benefits package including pension, onsite parking.
• Training and development opportunities for engineers.
• Long-term job security.