Shift Engineering Team Leader

Twinings; Andover; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Yearly bonus based on performance

Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre

Employee discount scheme

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Cycle to work scheme

SimplyHealth Cash plan

Onsite Staff shop

Electric Car Scheme

Job summary

A leading tea company in Andover is seeking a Shift Engineering Team Leader to supervise and develop a team of engineers. The role involves overseeing operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and promoting continuous improvement. Candidates should have experience in engineering management, strong communication skills, and the ability to analyze technical data. The position offers various employee benefits, including 25 days of holiday and a yearly bonus based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience with troubleshooting and maintaining machinery.
• Ability to lead and coach a team effectively.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.
• Ability to read and understand safety information, manuals and data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop a team of engineers for seamless operations.
• Prioritize daily engineering works to maintain productivity.
• Champion compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Identify and provide ongoing development opportunities for team members, whilst assisting in coaching new engineers and technical operators.
• Function as a lead facilitator for Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem‑solving exercises involving cross‑functional teams.
• Review major downtime losses and repeat failures through data‑driven analysis to identify root cause and implement preventive measures.
• Champion and facilitate continuous improvement projects using mean manufacturing methodology.
• Facilitate shift handovers to ensure seamless transition of information and optimise floor management systems to maximise efficiency.
• Champion compliance of safety regulations, Quality standards and company policies.
• Identify and participate in small capital projects, whilst supporting the project engineers on complex projects.

Skills

Apprentice trained engineer within engineering/manufacturing environment

C&G/NVQ3 in engineering discipline

Experience with supervising and developing a multi-discipline engineering team

Experience in lean manufacturing and root cause analysis techniques

Effective communication skills both verbal and written

Good organizational ability

Interpersonal skills

Organisational ability

Safety information reading

Critical thinking

Initiative & flexibility

Team player

Education

C&G/NVQ3 in engineering discipline

Job description

Twinings Andover, England, United Kingdom

Shift Engineering Team Leader

Application Deadline: 26 January 2026

Department: Andover Supply Centre

Location: Andoverید

Great People Work Here. Are you searching for a career with bags of variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration, which will value you and encourage you? Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate? If so, TwiningsOvo delivers.

We’re looking for people who don’t just come here, but who have a desire to do the best job they can. In return, we offer an inspiring package ofacad no of employee benefits - to show just how much we value you. This role will offer you the scope for growth and the tools to aim high.

The Shift Engineering Team Leader is responsible for overseeing and developing a team of engineers to ensure seamless operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment and machinery. The role requires direction, technical skills, and a focus on safety and quality. One week you will work 6am to 2pm and the next 2pm to 10pm, Mon-Fri.

Please note this is 12 months, fixed‑term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and motivate a team of cross‑trade maintenance shift engineers (4–7 direct reports), ensuring a high level of teamwork and productivity.
• Oversee and prioritise daily engineering works, ensuring that all tasks are completed on time and in accordance with company standards.
• Represent engineering department during daily stakeholder review and engagement sessions, acting as a primary point of contact for Operations‑Engineering alignment.
• Identify and provide ongoing development opportunities for team members, whilst assisting in coaching new engineers and technical operators.
• Function as a lead facilitator for Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem‑solving exercises involving cross‑functional teams.
• Review major downtime losses and repeat failures through data‑driven analysis to identify root cause and implement preventive measures.
• Champion and facilitate continuous improvement projects using mean manufacturing methodology.
• Facilitate shift handovers to ensure seamless transition of information and optimise floor management systems to maximise efficiency.
• Champion compliance of safety regulations, Quality standards and company policies.
• Identify and participate in small capital projects, whilst supporting the project engineers on complex projects.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Apprentice trained engineer within engineering/manufacturing environment
• C&G/NVQ3 in engineering discipline
• Experience with supervising and developing a multi‑discipline engineering team.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and root cause analysis techniques.
• Innate directing capability.
• Sound analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
• Good interpersonal skills, able to evaluate and pass on knowledge.
• Good organisational ability, able to prioritise.
• Ability to read and understand safety information, technical manuals and data.
• Natural critical thinking skills.
• Initiative‑taking, flexible and able to respond to emergency’s when required.
• Works well in a team, managing tight deadlines.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidays.
• Yearly bonus based on personal contribution and financial performance.
• Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre.
• Perkbox – employee discount scheme with discounts online, in high street stores, cinema, holidays, restaurants and many more.
• Pension scheme with your contributions matched for up to 10% of your salary.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• SimplyHealth Cash plan.
• Onsite Staff shop and online staff discounts.
• Electric Car Scheme.