At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support the engineering team to ensure efficient production operations.
- Company: Join a dynamic company focused on safety and continuous improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a positive team culture.
- Other info: Great opportunity for growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving engineering standards and enhancing team performance.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and supervisory experience required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Grantham
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Engineering Team Leader to guide and support our on-shift engineering team and ensure safe, effective and efficient production operations. You will play a crucial role in maintaining site uptime, driving engineering standards, and supporting the wider business in achieving operational performance targets.
As a key member of the Engineering function, you will lead by example, promote continuous improvement, and contribute to departmental KPIs that align with the site's mission, vision and values.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership
- Lead the on-shift Engineering team to ensure prompt resolution of plant issues and defects using best engineering practice.
- Ensure effective escalation of engineering issues in line with departmental procedures.
- Deliver clear and accurate end-of-shift handovers, sharing progress, completed tasks and outstanding actions with the incoming Team Leader.
- Support the execution of PPM tasks and planned engineering activities to enhance equipment reliability and uptime.
- Monitor equipment performance and contribute to preventative strategies using tools such as 5 Whys and RCA.
- People Management & Development
- Organise, guide and mentor team members (including apprentices) to deliver high engineering standards.
- Support absence management processes, holiday planning and temporary cover arrangements.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to develop technical capability across the shift team.
- Ensure all training, skills matrix records and mandatory training requirements are kept up to date.
- Promote high levels of engagement and a positive team culture within your shift.
- Safety, Standards & Compliance
- Ensure all engineering work complies with legislative requirements, company safety policies and safe systems of work.
- Complete Risk Assessments and ensure safe working conditions for employees, contractors and visitors.
- Issue permits to work for high-risk activities and ensure contractor RAMS compliance.
- Maintain engineering workshop standards and ensure ‘Clean as You Go' principles and 5S audit actions are followed.
- Ensure full tool control compliance through team adherence and supervisory checks.
- Performance, Quality & Administration
- Support cost-control activities and contribute to overhead savings where possible.
- Ensure accurate reporting and stock control of spare parts, working with the Engineering Stores team.
- Manage work orders within SAP/PMS and uphold engineering documentation standards.
- Attend relevant production and operations meetings to provide engineering updates and agree follow-up activities.
- Contribute to environmental improvement initiatives, including waste reduction and recycling.
Measurable Outputs
- Reduction of engineering-related downtime.
- Delivery of planned engineering activities against shift KPIs.
- Effective management of team time, holidays and shift cover.
- Accurate SAP man-hour utilisation aligned to department targets.
- Up-to-date training and compliance documentation.
- Achievement of Health, Safety & Environmental KPIs.
- Prompt completion of QUOR actions, investigations and corrective measures.
- Positive engagement scores and improved team performance.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Experience working with processing equipment and engineering/operational standards.
- Proven experience in both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
- Previous supervisory or team-leading experience in a multi-skilled engineering environment.
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
- Working knowledge of SAP and PMS systems.
- Experience issuing permits to work and understanding safe systems of work.
- Strong organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
- High personal integrity, fairness and professionalism.
- Logical, pragmatic and flexible approach to work.
Desirable
- Experience coaching and developing others.
- Familiarity with social media for internal communication or engagement purposes.
Engineer team lead in Wolverhampton employer: Pilgrims Europe
As an Engineering Team Leader at our Grantham location, you will join a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises safety, continuous improvement, and employee development. We offer comprehensive training opportunities, a commitment to high engineering standards, and a collaborative environment where your leadership will directly impact operational performance and team engagement. With a focus on maintaining site uptime and fostering a positive team culture, we ensure that our employees are not only valued but also empowered to grow in their careers.
