Join Our Team as an Engineering Team Leader!
Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic environment? We’re on the lookout for an Engineering Team Leader to join our Facilities Management team at Cambridgeshire County Council in Huntingdon.
Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Hours: 40 hours per week
Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Impact
As the Engineering Team Leader, you will be at the heart of our operations, leading a dedicated team to deliver exceptional maintenance and engineering services across various sites. This mobile role allows you to support your team while actively contributing to both planned and reactive maintenance tasks. You will work closely with our contract management team to ensure we consistently provide high-quality service. We believe in leadership that empowers, supports, and inspires—if this resonates with you, we want to hear from you!
Your Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
* Lead and motivate a team of engineers to meet contract KPI standards for planned maintenance, reactive repairs, and project work.
* Coordinate daily workloads, conduct team briefings, and mentor team members, including apprentices.
* Ensure all engineering work complies with statutory requirements and health & safety regulations.
* Manage subcontractor inductions, monitor work quality, and ensure adherence to site procedures.
* Oversee team performance, manage absences, and participate in recruitment as needed.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if:
* You hold a Level 3+ qualification in mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled engineering, with proven leadership experience in maintenance or facilities management.
* You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build effective relationships across teams and clients.
* You have a solid understanding of health & safety legislation (PUWER, LOLER, COSHH) and relevant qualifications such as gas safety (CCN1, CPA1, CEN1) and electrical (C&G 2382, 18th Edition).
* You are a collaborative problem-solver who can prioritize workloads effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards.
* You hold a clean driving license and are comfortable using digital systems, including CAFM platforms and tablets for work management.
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:
* Competitive salary
* Flexible working arrangements
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
* A supportive and inclusive work environment
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We are committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives.
As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Please note that due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We treat applicants with convictions on a case-by-case basis and do not discriminate based on conviction history.
We can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier.