Job Title: Team Leader / Contracts EngineerLocation: Within 1 hour commute of EllandSalary: £46,644 basic (OTE circa £60,000)The OpportunityA growing and well-established engineering business is looking to appoint a Team Leader / Contracts Engineer to support continued expansion across the food and pharmaceutical sectors. This is a long-term opportunity suited to someone looking to move away from short-term contract work and take ownership of projects, teams, and their own career progression.You will play a key role in delivering high-quality process installations for major, well-known clients, while leading a small, skilled team on-site.The RoleAs Team Leader / Contracts Engineer, you will be responsible for managing on-site installation activities and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.Key responsibilities include:Leading and coordinating a team of approximately 6 engineers on-sitePlanning and organising daily work schedules to meet project timelinesTaking full ownership of Health & Safety on-site, ensuring compliance at all timesOverseeing installation and engineering work within food and pharmaceutical environmentsBuilding strong working relationships with clients and internal stakeholdersTravelling to customer sites and working away when requiredAbout YouThis role requires a hands-on engineering professional with strong leadership capability and experience within process environments.You will have:Proven background as a pipefitter, welder, or similar hands-on engineering roleExperience leading or supervising small teams on-siteStrong understanding of process installations within food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturingSolid knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and best practicesExcellent communication and organisational skillsFlexibility to travel and stay away for project work when neededResidence within a commutable distance of Elland (approximately 1 hour)What's on OfferBasic salary of £46,644Overtime paid at time and one third (OTE circa £60,000)Company vehicleEnhanced pension schemePrivate healthcareLife insurance