Engineering Team Leader / Engineering Supervisor - Manufacturing

This isn’t one of those “Team Leader” jobs where you tell other people to do the real work.

This is hands-on. Tools in one hand, team in the other.

The site needs someone who can keep production moving, prevent breakdowns before they happen, and lead a small engineering team in the right way – by getting involved. You’ll be diagnosing faults, coaching the team, managing contractors, and making sure safety and compliance aren’t just tick boxes.

What you''ll be doing:

• Leading the site’s engineering team day-to-day/night-to-night
• Hands on with maintenance, repairs, and root cause analysis
• Keeping breakdowns under control with preventative maintenance
• Managing contractors, spares, and budgets (the grown-up stuff)
• Driving standards on safety, housekeeping, and compliance
• Coaching and mentoring engineers so they don’t just chase breakdowns

What you''ll need:

• Solid background in mechanical/electrical engineering (bias towards electrical/control is a bonus)
• Experience supervising or leading a team in a high-volume production/manufacturing environment
• Confident working with contractors and suppliers
• Basics in IT - Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Someone proactive, standards-driven, and not afraid to get their hands dirty

Why This Role?

• You’ll have real responsibility — team, budget, kit, contractors
• A fast-moving environment where your input actually matters
• A chance to lead a team properly (not just manage a rota)
• Solid package with support to get things done right

Interested?
Apply today. Or let’s have a chat — even if you’re just curious.

Please apply with an up to date copy of your CV. All applications will receive a response. If you would like a conversation to hear more about this position, please call (phone number removed) and ask for Sam.

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