Engineering Team Leader

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Team Leader to join a well-established manufacturing company in Ossett. This hands-on role involves leading a team of engineers on shift, ensuring high standards of maintenance and reliability across the site.

• Job Title: Engineering Team Leader

• Location: Ossett

• Salary: £52,000 per annum

• Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts (mix of days and nights)

• Lead and coordinate a team of engineers to support production operations.

• Ensure all maintenance tasks are completed efficiently to meet key performance targets.

• Coach and develop team members to improve safety, fault diagnosis, and resolution skills.

• Plan and allocate resources to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis and lean manufacturing.

• Enforce compliance with safety, quality, and maintenance procedures.

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.

• Diagnose and resolve faults on production machinery.

• Assist with the development of preventative maintenance systems.

• Ensure minimal engineering downtime and high production line availability.

• Manage maintenance tools, stores, and spare parts effectively.

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing/FMCG environment.

• Time-served apprenticeship in an engineering discipline.

• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.

• PLC fault-finding experience (desirable).

• Previous leadership experience is beneficial but not essential.

• 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays).

• Matched pension scheme upto 10%

• Discounts and cashback on major retailers.

• Career development and training opportunities.

• Employee well-being support and team events.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take the next step into leadership while remaining hands-on in a fast-paced environment.

If you feel this is of interest please send your CV directly to dan at Daniel.Rose @ Cvtechnical.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on