Engineering Team Leader & Contractor Supervisor

Polypipe Building Services; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 8%

Company sick pay

Share save scheme

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Staff discount

Job summary

Genuit Group’s Polypipe Building Services is seeking an Engineering Team Leader & Contractor Supervisor to lead the site’s engineering team for safe, reliable maintenance. You will coordinate resources, manage contractor activities, and drive continuous improvement to ensure uptime and compliance.

The role focuses on safe planning, RAMS/LOTO compliance, and collaboration with Production Planning, with coaching for team development and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical or electrical engineering, BTEC Higher National Certificate preferred.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification engineering experience with safety driven mindset.
• Proven experience in engineering within manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading or supervising teams with ability to mentor and develop.
• Competent with CMMS, MS Office, and KPIs.
• Effective planning and prioritisation.
• Strong understanding of RAMS, PTW, LOTO, and contractor control with good experience in contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team to deliver planned, preventive, and reactive maintenance.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are planned, prepared, and executed safely and efficiently.
• Finalise and manage the maintenance schedule in coordination with the Engineering Coordinator.
• Align maintenance plans with Production Planning and ensure adherence.
• Attend daily production meetings to communicate engineering priorities and updates.
• Maintain accurate CMMS data, asset records, and work documentation.
• Identify and implement engineering improvements to enhance reliability and performance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all engineering contractors.
• Manage contractor scheduling, access, permits, and coordination of work.
• Ensure contractors are inducted, competent, compliant, and approved to work.
• Review RAMS, permits, and safety documentation (including correct LOTO).
• Conduct point-of-work safety checks and intervene to stop unsafe work.
• Ensure all contractor work is completed safely, on time, and to the required quality standard.
• Manage day-to-day engineering team resources, including attendance, holidays, and sickness.
• Support team development through coaching, mentoring, and competency growth.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE rules and promote a strong safety culture.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and support 6S activity on site.
• Lead and participate in CI initiatives including Kaizen, 6S, and waste-reduction activities.
• Identify operational waste and drive corrective actions and improvement projects.
• Provide technical input and support on engineering projects, including parts specification.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Team leadership

Contractor management

CMMS proficiency

MS Office

KPI tracking

RAMS

PTW

LOTO

5+ years experience

Safety mindset

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering

BTEC HNC preferred

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Closing Date for Application:

Sunday 30/08/2026

Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.

Role:

To lead, coordinate and develop the Engineering Team to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance across the site. The role is responsible for managing engineering resources, overseeing contractor activities, and maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and equipment performance. The Engineering Team Leader & Contractor Supervisor plays a key role in ensuring plant uptime, supporting production & site needs, and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the engineering team to deliver planned, preventive, and reactive maintenance.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are planned, prepared, and executed safely and efficiently.
• Finalise and manage the maintenance schedule in coordination with the Engineering Coordinator.
• Align maintenance plans with Production Planning and ensure adherence.
• Attend daily production meetings to communicate engineering priorities and updates.
• Maintain accurate CMMS data, asset records, and work documentation.
• Identify and implement engineering improvements to enhance reliability and performance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all engineering contractors.
• Manage contractor scheduling, access, permits, and coordination of work.
• Ensure contractors are inducted, competent, compliant, and approved to work.
• Review and verify RAMS, permits, and safety documentation (including correct LOTO).
• Conduct point-of-work safety checks and intervene to stop unsafe work.
• Ensure all contractor work is completed safely, on time, and to the required quality standard.
• Manage day-to-day engineering team resources, including attendance, holidays, and sickness.
• Support team development through coaching, mentoring, and competency growth.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE rules and promote a strong safety culture.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and support 6S activity on site.
• Lead and participate in CI initiatives including Kaizen, 6S, and waste-reduction activities.
• Identify operational waste and drive corrective actions and improvement projects.
• Provide technical input and support on engineering projects, including parts specification.

Skills and Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical or electrical engineering, BTEC Higher National Certificate preferred.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification engineering experience with safety driven mindset.
• Proven experience in engineering within manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading or supervising teams with ability to mentor and develop.
• Competent with CMMS, MS Office, and KPIs.
• Effective planning and prioritisation.
• Strong understanding of RAMS, PTW, LOTO, and contractor control with good experience in contractor management.

Benefits:

• Monday to Friday, onsite role, 38 hours per week 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Up to 8% matched pension Company Sick Pay Share save Scheme Life assurance Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services Staff discount on all Genuit Group products

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.

Here at Genuit we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. Our people are central to us which is why we’re passionate about building a culture of trust and innovation. We operate a decentralised business model where each Genuit Business attracts, nurtures, and retains local talent, becoming experts in their field. It is our people who will ensure that our success is sustainable, supporting each other and being flexible and responsive to the demands of our customers and the marketplace.