Engineering Team Leader

CV Technical; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing leader in Middlesbrough is seeking an Engineering Team Leader to oversee day-to-day operations in a high-volume production setting. The successful candidate will have a strong engineering background and leadership experience, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £50,000

Industry-leading training and development

Access to high-street and online discounts

24/7 employee support and well-being services

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Understanding of maintenance best practices (preventive/predictive).
• Knowledge of food safety and quality standards in an FMCG or similar setting.
• Ability to manage and motivate a small team.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day engineering operations across a high-volume production site.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and food safety standards.
• Drive proactive maintenance and rapid response to breakdowns.

Skills

Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of Pneumatics, hydraulics, inverters, PLCs, and servo systems

Clear communication

Problem-solving initiative

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualifications (mechanical or electrical)

Job description

Overview

Engineering Team Leader

Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: £50,000
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off 12 hour days and nights

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day engineering operations across a high-volume production site.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and food safety standards.
• Drive proactive maintenance, rapid response to breakdowns, and effective handovers.
• Support and coach engineers in both technical tasks and personal development.
• Maintain accurate records within a CMMS system.
• Collaborate closely with Production to improve line performance and reduce waste.
• Participate in continuous improvement and project activities.

What You\'ll Need

• Time-served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualifications (mechanical or electrical).
• Strong understanding of: Pneumatics, hydraulics, inverters, PLCs, and servo systems.
• Maintenance best practices (preventive/predictive).
• Food safety and quality standards in an FMCG or similar setting.
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Clear communication and the ability to manage and motivate a small team.
• High standards of personal accountability and problem-solving initiative.

What\'s In It For You

• Competitive salary of £50,000
• Industry-leading training and development
• Access to a full suite of high-street and online discounts
• 24/7 employee support and well-being services
• Opportunities to grow and take on more responsibility across a large manufacturing group

How to Apply

If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV directly to Dan Rose at Daniel.rose @ (url removed) or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed).