Engineering Shift Team Leader

Salary: 20.51 - 21.51 GBP Hourly + free parking, shopping discounts
Closes: 03 Dec 2025
Hours: Full Time

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 goalsSupervise, train and mentor Engineers, utilising team skills effectivelyCoordinate and deliver planned preventative maintenance schedulesRepair and test electrical and mechanical plant equipmentLead effective fault finding and resolution for high–speed automated machineryAssist with departmental paperwork, records and compliance requirementsMentor Apprenticeship candidates as appropriateDeputise for the Engineering Manager and cover for Engineers when requiredParticipate in equipment breakdown call–out rota

About You – Skills & Experience

Minimum of an electrical–based apprenticeship qualification – essentialExperience of high–speed machinery in FMCG or a similar production environment – essentialStrong electrical fault–finding skills – essentialExperience working with automated machinery – essentialPrevious supervisory or people management experience – essentialSelf–motivated with the ability to adapt to changing prioritiesStrong communication skills and ability to foster good working relationshipsFlexible approach to shifts and deadlines, delivering a high standard of work

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive salary with opportunities for developmentCompany pension schemeHealth and wellbeing support through Simply HealthDiscounted products & doorstep delivery