Engineering Shift Team Leader – Cotteswold Dairy (Tewkesbury)
Location: Tewkesbury Depot | Shift Pattern: Week 1: Mon–Sat 06:00–14:00 (6 shifts), Week 2: Mon–Fri 13:45–21:45 (5 shifts) | Salary: £20.51 - £21.51 per hour DOE, plus overtime of 1.25 x hourly rate above 40 hours | Department: Engineering | Reports to: Engineering Leads
* * Please note: Interviews will be arranged from last week of December / first week of January * *
Are you an experienced and motivated Engineering Shift Team Leader? Then join our Engineering Department at our Tewkesbury Depot providing on-the-floor support to our Engineers, and ensure the smooth running of production and distribution operations across our busy site.
About You - Skills & Experience
Minimum of an electrical-based apprenticeship qualification – essential
Experience of high-speed machinery in FMCG or a similar production environment – essential
Strong electrical fault-finding skills – essential
Experience working with automated machinery – essential
Previous supervisory or people management experience – essential
Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
Strong communication skills and ability to foster good working relationships
Flexible approach to shifts and deadlines, delivering a high standard of workRewards & Benefits
Competitive salary with opportunities for development
30 days holiday (increasing with service)
Company pension scheme
Health and wellbeing cashback through Simply Health
Discounted products & doorstep deliveryThe Role - Key Responsibilities
Support the Engineering Manager in delivering departmental goals
Supervise, train and mentor Engineers, utilising team skills effectively
Coordinate and deliver planned preventative maintenance schedules
Repair and test electrical and mechanical plant equipment
Lead effective fault finding and resolution for high-speed automated machinery
Assist with departmental paperwork, records and compliance requirements
Mentor Apprenticeship candidates as appropriate
Deputise for the Engineering Manager and cover for Engineers when required
Participate in equipment breakdown call-out rotaAt Cotteswold Dairy we believe in the strength of Team Cotteswold. We value our staff, our customers and our communities. Our purpose is to be at the heart of a responsible and sustainable dairy community. Joining as an Engineering Shift Team Leader, you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability of our production operations and supporting the growth and development of your team.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Engineer with strong leadership skills and an electrical bias, we’d love to hear from you