Engineering Shift Team Leader

Position: Engineering Shift Team Leader (Permanent)
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.

What You'll Be Doing

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

What You'll Bring

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

Shift Pattern

Two-week rotation:

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

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

Pay Rate

£20.51 - £21.51 per hour, dependent on experience

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