Engineering Shift Team Leader

We are seeking is seeking an experienced and motivated Engineering Team Leader to join engineering department in a thriving and growing food manufacturing site Tewkesbury. This role will provide on-the-floor support to our Engineers, ensuring the smooth running of production and distribution operations across our busy site. Days worked: Week 1: Mon-Sat 06:00-14:00 (6 shifts), Week 2: Mon-Fri 13:45-21:45 (5 shifts) Start Times: 06:00 onwards, with finish times based on production demands Pay: 20.51 - 21.51, plus OT of 1.25 x hourly rate after 40 hrs The Role - Key Responsibilities Support the Engineering Manager in delivering departmental goals Supervise, train and mentor Engineers, utilising team skills effectively Coordinate and deliver planned preventative maintenance schedules Repair and test electrical and mechanical plant equipment Lead effective fault finding and resolution for high-speed automated machinery Assist with departmental paperwork, records and compliance requirements Mentor Apprenticeship candidates as appropriate Deputise for the Engineering Manager and cover for Engineers when required Participate in equipment breakdown call-out rota About You - Skills & Experience Minimum of an electrical-based apprenticeship qualification - essential Experience of high-speed machinery in FMCG or a similar production environment - essential Strong electrical fault-finding skills - essential Experience working with automated machinery - essential Previous supervisory or people management experience - essential Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to changing priorities Strong communication skills and ability to foster good working relationships Flexible approach to shifts and deadlines, delivering a high standard of work Rewards & Benefits Competitive salary with opportunities for development Company pension scheme Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health Discounted products & doorstep delivery

Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GB

Posted Date: 11/7/2025