Engineering Team Leader

WendyB Ltd; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist provider in energy and waste seeks an Engineering Team Leader in Tees Valley. You will lead a team, work on client sites with specialist equipment, and ensure high-quality services while adhering to health and safety standards. The position offers competitive pay, a 10% bonus, and opportunities for progression. Ideal candidates should have a strong engineering background, leadership skills, and the willingness to travel. Join us for a hands-on role that promises variety and responsibility.

Benefits

30 days holiday including bank holidays

All travel expenses covered

Excellent training and equipment

Opportunities for long-term progression

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering or plant/machinery maintenance essential.
• Comfortable with leading teams and managing processes.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team on client sites with specialist equipment.
• Manage tools, stock, paperwork, and site processes.
• Conduct site audits and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Ability to work independently

Strong health & safety knowledge

Job description

Engineering Team Leader - Middlesbrough

£38,000‑£45,000 expected earnings + 10% bonus + great benefits

Monday‑Friday, 8am‑5pm - expect 2 nights away from home

If you're an experienced engineer who enjoys leading from the front and taking pride in delivering high-quality work, this role could be a great fit.

We're recruiting an Engineering Team Leader for a specialist provider supporting the energy, waste and biomass sectors. You'll travel to client sites across the UK (with overnight stays away), work hands‑on with specialist equipment, and lead a small, motivated team.

Please note: While you'll receive excellent training, you must come from an engineering, mechanical maintenance, or plant/machinery maintenance background. This is essential for success in the role.

What makes this opportunity stand out?

• A genuinely hands‑on role working with specialist plant and equipment
• The chance to lead, mentor and support a team of two
• Plenty of variety – each project and site offers something different
• The ability to take ownership, make decisions and improve processes
• UK‑wide travel with all expenses covered
• Consistent hours: Monday‑Friday, 8am‑5pm

Your Responsibilities

• Working directly on client sites using specialist equipment
• Leading, motivating and developing your team
• Managing tools, stock, paperwork and site processes
• Maintaining excellent Health & Safety standards
• Conducting site audits and driving continuous improvement
• Building strong customer relationships

What We're Looking For

• Essential: Engineering or plant/equipment maintenance background
• Strong leadership qualities
• Experience working with strict Health & Safety standards
• Confident working independently once trained
• Full UK driving licence + right to work in the UK
• Happy to travel and stay away when required

What's on Offer

• £31,000 basic, rising to £33,000 after training
• £5,000 annual allowances + overtime pay
• £38,000‑£45,000 expected earnings
• 10% discretionary bonus
• 30 days holiday including BH (increasing with service)
• Monday‑Friday, 8am‑5pm
• All travel and hotels fully expensed
• Excellent training, equipment and long‑term progression

If you're an engineer who enjoys variety, leadership and hands‑on work, we'd love to hear from you.