Engineering Team Leader – Guildford, Surrey
£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 hands-on with specialist equipment, and lead a small, motivated team.
Please note: While you’ll receive excellent training, you must have 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 from Guildford to client sites 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
* £38,000–£45,000 expected earnings
* 10% discretionary bonus
* 30 days holiday including BH (increasing with service)
* Hours: 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.