Engineering Team Leader

Engineering Team Leader £55,000 Trafford Days Only (Mon-Fri) gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Senior Engineer to work at their facility based near Trafford Park Performance Objectives We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Engineer to lead our engineering team at our Trafford manufacturing facility. You'll take ownership of equipment reliability, regulatory maintenance, health & safety, and spares control while directly leading a team of two (one Engineer, one Junior Engineer) and remaining hands-on with fault-finding and improvement work yourself.

Provide direct leadership of the engineering team prioritising workload, coaching best practice, and identifying where skills need developing. Own and continuously improve the planned preventive maintenance (PPM) programme across ultrasonic welding equipment, nonwoven converting/processing lines, and supporting plant, ensuring it's completed on schedule with minimal production impact. Respond to and resolve breakdowns, diagnosing faults in a timely manner to keep production downtime to a minimum.

Lead root cause analysis (RCA) of recurring faults and drive corrective/preventive action to prevent re-occurrence. Own the site's regulatory maintenance and compliance programme, supporting internal and external audits with accurate records. Manage the critical spares strategy identifying critical spares, setting min/max stock levels, and managing reordering, budgeting, and supplier relationships to minimise unplanned stoppages. Own site health & safety compliance for engineering activities: risk assessments, safe systems of work, permit-to-work, LOTO, and lead accident/near-miss investigations.

Support new equipment installation and commissioning and liaise with external contractors and technical support as required. Drive continuous improvement within the team to increase OEE, reduce waste, and improve process consistency. Maintain accurate records for equipment, services, and regulatory documentation. Input into recruitment, training plans, and team development as the department grows. Person Specification Educated to HNC/degree level in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, or related) - or time-served with equivalent qualification (ONC, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds) and proven experience;

see note below. Proven experience in a maintenance/engineering role within a manufacturing environment. Experience supervising or leading a technical team. Experience owning or significantly contributing to a PPM programme and spares/MRO management. Competent working across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic/compressed air systems. Working knowledge of health & safety regulations in a manufacturing setting. Right to work in the UK.

Desirable Experience with ultrasonic welding equipment.

Experience with nonwoven materials or converting processes. Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment (PPE, medical device, or similar), including audit and documentation practices. NEBOSH/IOSH qualification. Person Specification Ability to lead, motivate, and coach a small team. Works well under pressure. Ability to prioritise and manage workload across competing demands. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Flexible to occasional overtime to support the team and meet production demands. Apply Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.

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