Engineering Shift Team Leader

Engineering Shift Team Leader

Location:

Tewkesbury
Salary: £20.51 – £21.51 per hour (DOE) + overtime at 1.25x hourly rate after 40 hours

Hours:

40 hours per week (two-week rotating shift pattern)

Contract:

Permanent

Are you an experienced Engineering professional with strong leadership capability and an electrical bias? We are seeking an Engineering Shift Team Leader to provide hands-on support to the Engineering team and ensure the smooth operation of production and distribution across a fast-paced site in Tewkesbury.

This is a key supervisory role within the Engineering department, combining technical expertise with team leadership and operational accountability.

Shift Pattern

Two-week rotating rota:

Week 1:
Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 13:45 plus Saturday 06:00 – finish (6 shifts)
Week 2:
Monday to Friday, 13:45 – 21:45 (5 shifts)
Flexibility is essential, including participation in a breakdown call-out rota.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Engineering Manager in delivering departmental KPIs and objectives
Supervise, train and mentor Engineers, ensuring effective deployment of skills
Coordinate and execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules
Carry out electrical and mechanical repairs and testing of plant equipment
Lead fault-finding and resolution on high-speed automated machinery
Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with engineering standards
Support and mentor Apprentices where appropriate
Deputise for the Engineering Manager when required
Provide hands-on support during breakdowns and peak operational periods
Skills & Experience Required

Electrical-based apprenticeship qualification (essential)
Proven experience within high-speed FMCG or similar production environments
Strong electrical fault-finding capability (essential)

Experience with automated machinery and production systems (essential)
Previous supervisory or team leadership experience (essential)
Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
Self-motivated, adaptable and capable of managing changing priorities
Benefits

Competitive hourly rate with overtime opportunities
30 days holiday (increasing with service)
Company pension scheme
Health and wellbeing cashback scheme
Staff discounts and additional employee benefits
Ongoing development and progression opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased Engineer ready to step into or further develop within a leadership role in a dynamic production environment.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch by sending your cv for an immediate response.

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