ENGINEERING TEAM LEADER London

Monday to Friday DAYS | Hayes - West London | Circa £67,000 | Global Manufacturing Business

AT A GLANCE

  • Circa £67,000
  • Monday to Friday - days
  • Engineering Team Leader position within a large manufacturing site
  • Lead and develop a larger team of Maintenance Engineers
  • Global manufacturing business
  • Well-established and highly successful organisation
  • Strong opportunities for career development and progression
  • Responsibility for people, performance, contractors and engineering delivery
  • Manufacturing experience essential
  • UK based with full right to work in the UK

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you an experienced Engineering Team Leader looking for your next challenge, or an experienced Maintenance Engineer ready to move into engineering leadership?

We are working with a global manufacturing business that is looking to appoint an Engineering Team Leader to lead a larger engineering team within a well-established manufacturing operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Team Leader who enjoys the people and management side of engineering and wants to take responsibility for a sizeable team within a structured and professional engineering function.

The Engineering Team Leader will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the engineering team, ensuring people are developed, maintenance activities are effectively delivered and engineering performance continues to improve.

THE ROLE

As Engineering Team Leader, you will take responsibility for the performance and development of the engineering team.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading, managing and developing a team of Maintenance Engineers
  • Conducting regular 1-to-1s, performance reviews and appraisals
  • Setting objectives and supporting individual development plans
  • Managing performance, attendance and employee relations issues
  • Coaching and developing engineers to improve capability across the team
  • Managing engineering resource and allocating work effectively
  • Working with the Engineering Manager to set departmental priorities
  • Managing contractors and external engineering suppliers
  • Ensuring contractors operate safely and to the required standards
  • Monitoring maintenance performance and key engineering KPIs
  • Supporting the delivery of planned preventative and reactive maintenance
  • Working closely with Production and other departments to maintain equipment availability
  • Attending management meetings and providing updates on engineering performance
  • Supporting root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Identifying opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and maintenance standards
  • Ensuring engineering policies, procedures and health and safety standards are followed
  • Supporting engineering projects and wider site initiatives

ABOUT YOU

We are open to candidates who are already an experienced Engineering Team Leader, as well as experienced Maintenance Engineers who are ready to take the next step into leadership.

You will need:

  • Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment
  • Strong multi-skilled engineering knowledge
  • Good understanding of electrical and mechanical maintenance
  • Previous experience leading, supervising or developing engineering teams is desirable
  • Strong people management and communication skills
  • Confidence managing performance and having difficult conversations
  • The ability to motivate, coach and develop engineers
  • A structured and organised approach to managing a busy engineering function
  • Experience working with contractors and external suppliers
  • The ability to communicate effectively with Production, Engineering and senior management
  • A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
  • Strong understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment
  • Full right to work in the UK

WHY JOIN?

  • Circa £67,000 salary
  • Monday to Friday DAYS
  • Join a global manufacturing organisation
  • Lead a larger engineering team
  • Work within a structured and professional engineering environment
  • Strong career development and progression opportunities
  • Opportunity to develop your people management and leadership experience
  • Long-term opportunity with a highly successful manufacturing business

For more information on the Engineering Team Leader FMCG role please contact Simon on 07799 866285 or submit your CV to [email protected] or simply click apply.

Engineering Team Leader role is commutable from Ealing, Hayes, Southall, Heston, Hounslow, Hanwell, Acton, Brentford, Isleworth, Uxbridge, West Drayton, Feltham, Greenford, Northolt, Perivale, Wembley, Harrow, Ruislip, Rickmansworth, Watford, Slough, Windsor, Langley, Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield, High Wycombe, Staines-upon-Thames, Ashford, Sunbury-on-Thames, Shepperton, Twickenham, Richmond, Kingston upon Thames, Chertsey, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Heathrow, Harmondsworth, West Ealing, Northwood, Pinner, Hayes End, Denham, Iver, Datchet and other parts of London, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire

Proactive also offer a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then please contact Proactive with their details and if they are placed by Proactive you will £250*. *T&Cs apply

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and advanced technology sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£65,000.00 - £67,000.00
Per annum
GBP65000 - GBP67000 per annum + + bonus, pension, shares

Greater London

Permanent

Added 11/08/2026
Reference: EngLeadWLon1_1786454811

Engineering Team Leader - Manufacturing

Greater London
Permanent

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