Technical Team Leader FTC

Estée Lauder Companies; Sheet; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitman Laboratories in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Technical Team Leader (Night Shift) to lead a team of Production Maintenance Technicians and Electricians, delivering reliable engineering support to Manufacturing and Assembly Operations.

The role focuses on equipment reliability, continuous improvement, and developing the engineering team, with emphasis on safety, GMP, and collaboration across departments to meet production priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance/engineering teams in cosmetics/pharma/manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to drive performance, coaching, and attendance management.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of GMP, health & safety, and engineering best practices.

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 preventative maintenance and reducing downtime.
• Provide responsive engineering support to Manufacturing and Assembly Operations, aligning priorities with customer needs.
• Drive continuous improvement, LEAN initiatives, waste reduction, equipment enhancements, and projects improving performance.
• Support site KPI delivery by maintaining high standards of safety, quality, GMP compliance, and engineering excellence.
• Build strong cross-department relationships and promote a proactive, customer-focused engineering culture.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Performance management

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Job description

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

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong people leader with a background in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or a regulated production environment. You will play a key role in driving equipment reliability, continuous improvement, operational performance, and the development of your engineering team.

Key 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 engineering projects that improve operational performance.
• Support site KPI delivery by maintaining high standards of safety, quality, GMP compliance, and engineering excellence.
• Build strong relationships across departments, providing expert technical support and promoting a proactive, customer-focused engineering culture.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within a cosmetics, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or production environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within an engineering or maintenance function.
• Strong people management skills, including performance management, coaching, attendance management, and team development.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience prioritising workloads and managing engineering resources effectively.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and operational excellence.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, GMP, compliance, and engineering best practices.
• Good IT skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.