At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of engineers, improve plant reliability, and maximise efficiency.
- Company: Fast-paced manufacturing environment with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime opportunities, free food, and career progression.
- Other info: Supportive environment with training programmes and company events.
- Why this job: Step into leadership and make a real impact in engineering performance.
- Qualifications: Engineering qualification, strong multi-skilled experience, and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 33075 - 40425 £ per year.
Engineer Team Leader
Are you an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer ready to take the next step into leadership?
We're looking for a technically strong and motivated Engineer Team Leader to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll lead a small team of engineers, support production and play a key role in improving plant reliability, reducing downtime and maximising OEE.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day engineering function on your shift, ensuring equipment is maintained safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Engineer Team Leader
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, support and develop a team of Multi-Skilled Engineers.
- Coordinate daily engineering resources and prioritise work alongside Production.
- Manage and carry out reactive and preventative maintenance to maximise plant uptime.
- Provide hands-on support with fault finding, repairs and equipment reliability.
- Lead and support Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement activities.
- Assist with the management and supervision of contractors, ensuring safe and professional working practices.
- Ensure all engineering work complies with health & safety, Permit to Work, food safety and environmental requirements.
- Support the management of engineering spares, inventory and maintenance planning.
- Ensure machinery, plant and engineering systems meet relevant legislative requirements.
- Coordinate servicing, inspections and planned maintenance, ensuring equipment is safely and hygienically handed back to Production.
- Maintain essential site services including boilers, chilled water, compressed air and effluent systems.
- Support machinery installations, upgrades, modifications and relocations.
- Work closely with Production to reduce losses, improve efficiency and increase equipment performance.
- Promote high standards of GMP, housekeeping and "clean as you go" practices.
- Support the achievement of engineering KPIs and departmental objectives.
What We're Looking For
- Recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship, ideally electrical with mechanical capability.
- ONC, City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification.
- Relevant electrical qualifications, with 17th or 18th Edition advantageous.
- Strong multi-skilled engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience leading, supervising or mentoring engineers or contractors.
- Experience working within a food manufacturing or similarly regulated environment is desirable.
- Good understanding of planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, OEE and Root Cause Analysis.
- Strong health & safety awareness and understanding of safe systems of work.
- Confident working independently, with Production teams and within a wider Engineering function.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to lead and motivate others.
- Good written, verbal and IT skills, with an appreciation of accurate maintenance and safety records.
- Engineer Team Leader Benefits & Hours of work
This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to build your leadership career within a supportive and progressive engineering environment.
You'll receive
- Salary 4 on, 4 off shift pattern
- Day shifts starting at 6:00AM
- Overtime opportunities
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Discounted or free food
- Company events and team activities
- Training and development programmes
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- A supportive environment where your skills and development are valued And more!
Ready for Your Next Step?
If you're a hands-on Multi-Skilled Engineer with the technical expertise and leadership ability to take the next step, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career, lead a team and make a real impact on engineering performance.
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Engineering Team Leader employer: Magnus Search
At Magnus Search, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work culture that fosters growth and ambition. As a Senior Recruitment Consultant in our Bristol office, you will enjoy competitive salaries, KPI-based incentives, and the opportunity to develop your own desk while working alongside a high-performing team dedicated to delivering top-notch recruitment solutions. Join us to be part of a fast-growing company where your contributions are valued and rewarded, and where you can truly make a difference in the industrial and driving sectors.
