Engineering Team Leader in Middlesbrough

Engineering Team Leader – Middlesbrough £38,000–£45,000 expected earnings + 10% bonus + great benefits Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm – expect 2 nights away from home If you\’re an experienced engineer who enjoys leading from the front and taking pride in delivering high-quality work, this role could be a great fit. We’re recruiting an Engineering Team Leader for a specialist provider supporting the energy, waste and biomass sectors. You’ll travel to client sites across the UK (with overnight stays away), work handson with specialist equipment, and lead a small, motivated team. Please note: While you’ll receive excellent training, you must come from an engineering, mechanical maintenance, or plant/machinery maintenance background. This is essential for success in the role. What makes this opportunity stand out? * A genuinely hands-on role working with specialist plant and equipment * The chance to lead, mentor and support a team of two * Plenty of variety — each project and site offers something different * The ability to take ownership, make decisions and improve processes * UK-wide travel with all expenses covered * Consistent hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm Your Responsibilities * Working directly on client sites using specialist equipment * Leading, motivating and developing your team * Managing tools, stock, paperwork and site processes * Maintaining excellent Health & Safety standards * Conducting site audits and driving continuous improvement * Building strong customer relationships What We’re Looking For * Essential: Engineering or plant/equipment maintenance background * Strong leadership qualities * Experience working with strict Health & Safety standards * Confident working independently once trained * Full UK driving licence + right to work in the UK * Happy to travel and stay away when required A positive attitude, work ethic and willingness to learn are just as important as technical skills. What’s on Offer * £31,000 basic, rising to £33,000 after training * £5,000 annual allowances + overtime pay * £38,000–£45,000 expected earnings * 10% discretionary bonus * 30 days holiday including BH (increasing with service) * Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm * All travel and hotels fully expensed * Excellent training, equipment and long-term progression If you’re an engineer who enjoys variety, leadership and hands-on work, we’d love to hear from you