Engineering Team Leader
Near Rugby
£55,000 + excellent benefits
4 on 4 off | Days & Nights | 12-hour shifts
We are recruiting an Engineering Team Leader on behalf of a highly respected automated distribution business with multiple sites across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, well-invested organisation where engineering plays a critical role in operational success.
The Role As Engineering Team Leader, youll be responsible for leading a shift-based maintenance team within a fast-paced automated environment. The role is hands-on, with a strong focus on people leadership, asset reliability, and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading, motivating, and supporting a team of maintenance engineers
Coordinating planned and reactive maintenance activities
Acting as the escalation point for complex breakdowns and faults
Ensuring compliance with H&S, site standards, and engineering best practice
Driving improvements in up time, efficiency, and maintenance processes
Supporting training, development, and performance management of engineers
About You Were looking for a maintenance professional with supervisory or team leadership experience, ideally from an automated, manufacturing, FMCG, logistics, or distribution environment.
Youll ideally have:
A strong electrical and/or mechanical maintenance background
Previous experience in a supervisory, senior engineer, or team leader role
Experience working in a fast-paced, automated environment
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
A proactive, calm, and confident leadership style
Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ / HNC / HND or equivalent)
Whats on Offer Competitive salary of £55,000
4 on 4 off shift pattern (days & nights) offering excellent work-life balance
Strong benefits package
Career progression within a growing, multi-site UK business
A supportive, well-structured engineering function with modern automation
If youre an experienced maintenance engineer ready to step up or an established team leader looking for a fresh challenge this is a superb opportunity with a top-tier employer.
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