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Engineering Shift Team Leader

Job details
Posting date: 05 January 2026
Salary: £20.51 to £21.51 per hour
Additional salary information: Overtime at additional rate
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 January 2026
Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8JE
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Travail Employment Group
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 02020962_1767617625

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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.

Thanks for your application. Due to the high level of responses we are currently receiving, whilst we endeavour to contact everyone, sometimes we are unable to. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of making your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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