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Engineering Team Leader

Job Posted: 13 hours ago

Salary: £ 49,579 - 49,579 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leyland, Lancashire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Shift Engineering Team Leader

📍 Leyland (PR26)

💷 Salary: Up to £49,579

🕒 37.8 hours per week (12-hour shifts, 24/7 shift pattern)

About the Role

You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high standards of safety, performance, and reliability while driving continuous improvement across operations and maintenance activities. Outside of core operating hours, you will take overall responsibility for the site and teams on shift.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, support and develop a team of technicians and operators
Plan, allocate and oversee daily workload and maintenance activities
Provide coaching, guidance and performance feedback
Supervise contractors and ensure safe systems of work
Take control during emergency situations when requiredTechnical Oversight

Ensure equipment is maintained and operated safely and efficiently
Troubleshoot and resolve technical and operational issues
Identify opportunities to improve performance and reliabilityPerformance & Reporting

Support shift meetings, briefings and training sessions
Monitor and report on operational and maintenance performance
Use systems such as CMMS, SCADA and SharePointHealth, Safety & Compliance

Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures
Conduct inspections, audits and incident investigations
Implement corrective actions and continuous improvementsOperational Collaboration

Work closely with operations, maintenance and support teams
Ensure smooth shift handovers and communication
Support internal and external audit requirementsStandards & Housekeeping

Maintain high housekeeping standards across all work areas 

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications & Skills

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 5 or above)
ONC/HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
Strong leadership and organisational skills
Excellent communication and problem-solving ability
Experience in engineering maintenance within a processing, manufacturing or industrial environment
IT skills (Microsoft Office, reporting systems, CMMS)Desirable

Leadership or management qualification
NEBOSH General Certificate
Project management experience (e.g. PRINCE2)
Knowledge of ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001)
Experience with contractor management and permit-to-work systems 

Personal Attributes

Accountable and proactive
Resilient under pressure
Motivational and team-focused
Confident decision-maker 

What's on Offer

Competitive salary up to £49,579
5% matched pension contribution
4x salary life assurance
Overtime paid (enhanced rates)
Shift-based holiday structure
Ongoing training and development opportunities 

Apply Now

If you're an experienced engineering professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for safe, efficient operations, we'd love to hear from you.

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