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Engineering Shift Team Leader

Job details
Posting date: 10 December 2025
Salary: £20.51 to £21.51 per hour
Additional salary information: Overtime at additional rate
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 24 December 2025
Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8JE
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Travail Employment Group
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 02020962_1765383668

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Summary

Engineering Shift Team Leader - £20.51-£21.51 per hour
Location: Tewkesbury
Shift Pattern: 2-Week Rotation

Ready to take the lead in a fast-paced engineering environment? We're recruiting an Engineering Shift Team Leader for a well-established manufacturing site where no two days are the same. This is a dynamic, on-the-floor role that puts you right at the heart of production-perfect for someone who thrives on problem-solving, supporting others, and keeping essential equipment performing at its best.

With an electrical bias and strong fault-finding ability, you'll be the go-to person when challenges arise and the driving force behind a motivated shift team.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Leading, mentoring, and developing engineers on shift

  • Supporting the Engineering Manager with day-to-day goals and performance

  • Planning and delivering effective preventive maintenance

  • Tackling electrical and mechanical faults with confidence

  • Providing hands-on technical support when issues escalate

  • Completing essential engineering admin and records

  • Supporting apprentices and sharing practical knowledge

  • Stepping in for the Engineering Manager when required

  • Covering holidays and taking part in the call-out rota

What You'll Bring

  • An electrical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

  • Experience with high-speed and automated machinery, ideally in FMCG

  • Excellent electrical fault-finding skills

  • Confidence working independently and making informed decisions

  • Flexibility to adapt to shift demands and changing priorities

  • Strong communication skills with natural leadership ability

  • Previous supervisory or team-lead experience

Shift Pattern

Two-week rotation:

  • Week 1: Monday to Saturday, 06:00-14:00

  • Week 2: Monday to Friday, 13:45-21:45

Pay Rate

£20.51 - £21.51 per hour, dependent on experience

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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