Engineering Shift Team Leader

Engineering Shift Team Leader - 20.51- 21.51 per hour

Location:

Tewkesbury
Shift Pattern: 2-Week Rotation

Ready to take the lead in a fast-paced engineering environment? We're recruiting an Engineering Shift Team Leader for a well-established manufacturing site where no two days are the same. This is a dynamic, on-the-floor role that puts you right at the heart of production-perfect for someone who thrives on problem-solving, supporting others, and keeping essential equipment performing at its best.

With an electrical bias and strong fault-finding ability, you'll be the go-to person when challenges arise and the driving force behind a motivated shift team.

• Leading, mentoring, and developing engineers on shift

• Supporting the Engineering Manager with day-to-day goals and performance

• Planning and delivering effective preventive maintenance

• Tackling electrical and mechanical faults with confidence

• Providing hands-on technical support when issues escalate

• Completing essential engineering admin and records

• Supporting apprentices and sharing practical knowledge

• Stepping in for the Engineering Manager when required

• Covering holidays and taking part in the call-out rota

• An electrical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

• Experience with high-speed and automated machinery, ideally in FMCG

• Excellent electrical fault-finding skills

• Confidence working independently and making informed decisions

• Flexibility to adapt to shift demands and changing priorities

• Strong communication skills with natural leadership ability

• Previous supervisory or team-lead experience

Two-week rotation:

• Week 1:
  Monday to Saturday, 06:00-14:00

• Week 2:
  Monday to Friday, 13:45-21:45

20.51 - 21.51 per hour, dependent on experience

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.