Night-Shift Technical Team Leader, Manufacturing & GMP

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; Ham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitman Laboratories is seeking an experienced Techinical Team Leader (Night Shift) to lead a team of Production Maintenance Technicians and Electricians in delivering a responsive, reliable engineering service to our Manufacturing and Assembly Operations.

The role focuses on driving equipment reliability, coaching a night-shift team, and delivering optimal maintenance performance within a regulated production environment.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in engineering/maintenance.
• Experience in cosmetics/pharma manufacturing or regulated environments.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to lead and coach teams to improve equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Maintenance Technicians and Electricians, managing performance, attendance, training, and capability development.
• Ensure equipment is maintained throughout its lifecycle, driving planned preventative maintenance activities and minimising downtime.
• Provide responsive engineering support to Manufacturing and Assembly Operations, ensuring priorities are managed effectively and customer needs are met.
• Drive continuous improvement, LEAN initiatives, waste reduction, equipment enhancements, and projects that improve operational performance.
• Support site KPI delivery by maintaining safety, quality, GMP compliance, and engineering excellence.
• Build strong relationships across departments, providing expert technical support and promoting a proactive, customer-focused culture.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Whitman Laboratories is seeking an experienced Techinical Team Leader (Night Shift) to lead a team of Production Maintenance Technicians and Electricians in delivering a responsive, reliable engineering service to our Manufacturing and Assembly Operations.

The role focuses on driving equipment reliability, coaching a night-shift team, and delivering optimal maintenance performance within a regulated production environment.