Engineering Shift Team Leader 6786
Location:
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Hours:
40 hours per week on a rotating two-week shift pattern:
* Week 1: Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 13:45 and Saturday, 06:00 – finish (6 shifts)
* Week 2: Monday to Friday, 13:45 – 21:45 (5 shifts)
Overtime paid at 1.25x after 40 hours
Salary:
£20.51 – £21.51 per hour DOE
Key Responsibilities of an Engineering Shift Team Leader
* Support the Engineering Manager in delivering departmental goals
* Supervise, train and mentor Engineers on shift
* Coordinate and deliver planned preventative maintenance schedules
* Carry out electrical and mechanical repairs and testing of plant equipment
* Lead fault finding and resolution on high-speed automated machinery
* Maintain engineering records, compliance and documentation
* Mentor Apprentices where required
* Deputise for the Engineering Manager and provide shift cover when needed
* Participate in breakdown call-out rota
Key Skills of an Engineering Shift Team Leader
* Electrical-based apprenticeship qualification (essential)
* Experience with high-speed machinery in FMCG or similar (essential)
* Strong electrical fault-finding skills
* Experience working with automated machinery
* Previous supervisory or people management experience
* Self-motivated and adaptable to changing priorities
* Strong communication and leadership skills
* Flexible approach to shifts and operational demands
Additional Information
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and respected FMCG business, in a key leadership role within their Engineering team. You will play a vital part in ensuring production reliability while supporting the development and performance of your team.
Benefits include:
* 30 days holiday (increasing with service)
* Company pension scheme
* Health & wellbeing cashback scheme
* Discounted products and doorstep delivery
How to Apply
To apply, please email your CV to zee.powell @first-base.co.uk or call Zee Powell on 01453 755330 .
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