Job Description
Engineering Shift Lead
Location: Cambrian Industrial Park, Tonypandy, CF40 2XX
Salary: Circa £41,00 DOE
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours/Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday (6am to 2pm or 2pm to 10pm on a rotating shift)
Department: Engineering
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Shift Lead to take ownership of engineering performance during your shift.
This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical expertise with people management, safety leadership and continuous improvement.
You will lead, coach and develop a shift-based engineering team while remaining actively involved in maintenance, breakdown response, fabrication and improvement work. You'll play a key role in improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime and building a high-performance, safety-first culture.
What you'll be responsible for
People Leadership & Culture
Leading start-of-shift briefs, end-of-shift reviews and effective cross-shift handovers
Setting clear expectations and holding the team to agreed standards
Coaching, developing and recognising engineers on shift
Managing performance, conduct and absence issues fairly and in line with company policy
Creating a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement
Hands-on maintenance & b...