Engineering Shift Team Leader - needed in Tewkesbury, Salary: Competitive, based on experience, Hours: Full-time, rotating shifts (details below), Location: Tewkesbury, Contract: Temp to Perm
Join a well-established production and distribution operation! We're looking for an experienced Engineering Shift Team Leader to support a busy, fast-paced site in Tewkesbury. This is a hands-on leadership role working across Production and Distribution, providing technical support, coaching engineers, and ensuring machinery runs safely and efficiently. An electrical bias is essential, with opportunities to progress into wider leadership within the engineering function.

What You'll Do

Support the Engineering Manager with departmental goals and day-to-day operations
Lead, mentor, and train engineers through practical, on-the-floor coaching
Coordinate and deliver planned and preventative maintenance schedules
Repair and test electrical and mechanical production machinery
Carry out electrical and mechanical fault finding
Complete paperwork, records, and engineering documentation
Support and mentor Apprentices where required
Deputise for the Engineering Manager when needed
Provide holiday cover for engineers and support staff
Participate in the engineering call-out rota
What We're Looking For

Minimum apprenticeship qualification with an electrical bias
Experience working with high-speed and automated machinery (FMCG desirable)
Strong electrical fault-finding ability
Able to work independently with good initiative
Self-motivated and adaptable to changing priorities
Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills
Able to work flexibly and meet tight deadlines
Confident communicator with strong people management or supervisory experience
Shift Pattern

Week 1: Monday-Saturday, 06:00-14:00
Week 2: Monday-Friday, 13:45-21:45

What's in It for You

Competitive pay structure
Long-term stability via a Temp-to-Perm route
Ongoing development with support from an experienced management team
Opportunities for progression within the engineering function
Training and mentoring opportunities
A supportive working environment focused on teamwork and development
Interested?
Apply now or visit us at:
Pertemps Gloucester
Unit 4A, Elmbridge Court
Cheltenham Road East
Gloucester, GL3 1JZ
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri, 08:00-17:00
Call: (phone number removed)