Engineering Team Lead

Engineering Team Lead

Location: Stone, Staffordshire, with travel to Stoke-on-TrentEmployment Type: Permanent, Full-timeWorking Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to FridaySalary and Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, pension (matched up to 5%), 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown), life assurance, onsite mental health first aiders, and more.

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Join a team dedicated to solving tomorrow's material challenges! This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Engineering Team Lead to manage a dynamic team supporting advanced materials research and development across state-of-the-art facilities.

You will lead a growing team of engineering specialists, providing expert support for technical operations across UK sites. Your role will involve designing innovative solutions for unique trials and test rigs, maintaining critical equipment, and ensuring operational efficiency to meet the demands of cutting-edge materials science.

• Collaborate with scientific and technical teams to design and implement bespoke engineering solutions for trials and test rigs.
• Manage preventative maintenance schedules to ensure all equipment operates efficiently and reliably.
• Lead fault diagnosis and triage activities for equipment across UK sites, ensuring timely resolution to minimise downtime.
• Work closely with the Procurement Manager to source parts for developing and maintaining new technology processes.
• Oversee contractor health and safety compliance, ensuring all regulations are adhered to and risks are mitigated.
• Conduct team performance reviews, set objectives, and provide opportunities for professional development.
• Manage small capital projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

• Degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Relevant electrical certification (e.g., Electrical Installation Certificate or Diploma).
• Health and Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a leadership role within an engineering or technical environment.
• Mechanical engineering expertise with practical experience.
• Proficiency in risk assessments and health and safety process management.
• Experience with CAD software (preferred but not essential).

• Strong problem-solving skills with a creative and analytical approach.
• Ability to lead, engage, and motivate a team effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to build strong relationships internally and externally.
• Exceptional organisational and project management capabilities.
• Commercial awareness and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks with high levels of autonomy.

This organisation is at the forefront of materials science and testing, driving innovative solutions to global challenges. From ensuring the safety of medicines to improving energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions, they deliver extraordinary results across a wide range of sectors. Whether it's securing damaged nuclear reactors, designing cutting-edge aerospace solutions, or even contributing to Mars exploration, this is a workplace where no two days are the same.

By joining this team, you'll have the opportunity to work on fascinating projects that make a real difference. You'll be part of a supportive and inclusive culture that values creativity, technical expertise, and continuous development.

Are you ready to lead a team that's shaping the future of materials science? Apply today and take the next step in your engineering leadership journey!

To be considered…Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to . For further information please call me on. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Please note this role does not offer sponsorship so is only accepting applicants with full working rights in the UK.