Engineering Shift Team Leader - £20.51-£21.51 per hour
Location: Tewkesbury
Shift Pattern: 2-Week Rotation
Ready to take the lead in a fast-paced engineering environment? We're recruiting an Engineering Shift Team Leader for a well-established manufacturing site where no two days are the same. This is a dynamic, on-the-floor role that puts you right at the heart of production-perfect for someone who thrives on problem-solving, supporting others, and keeping essential equipment performing at its best.
With an electrical bias and strong fault-finding ability, you'll be the go-to person when challenges arise and the driving force behind a motivated shift team.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading, mentoring, and developing engineers on shift
Supporting the Engineering Manager with day-to-day goals and performance
Planning and delivering effective preventive maintenance
Tackling electrical and mechanical faults with confidence
Providing hands-on technical support when issues escalate
Completing essential engineering admin and records
Supporting apprentices and sharing practical knowledge
Stepping in for the Engineering Manager when required
Covering holidays and taking part in the call-out rota
What You'll Bring
An electrical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
Experience with high-speed and automated machinery, ideally in FMCG
Excellent electrical fault-finding skills
Confidence working independently and making informed decisions
Flexibility to adapt to shift demands and changing priorities
Strong communication skills with natural leadership ability
Previous supervisory or team-lead experience
Shift Pattern
Two-week rotation:
Week 1: Monday to Saturday, 06:00-14:00
Week 2: Monday to Friday, 13:45-21:45
Pay Rate
£20.51 - £21.51 per hour, dependent on experience
Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy