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Engineering Team Leader - Manufacturing - 4 on 4 off DAYS
Added 11/08/2026
Reference: EngTeamNW1_1786453278

Engineering Team Leader London (will look at a good Maintenance Engineer with leadership skills and some experience to... Read more

Engineering Team Leader London (will look at a good Maintenance Engineer with leadership skills and some experience to step up).

AT A GLANCE

4 on 4 off DAYS ONLY - excellent work-life balanceLead a small team of Maintenance EngineersWembley, North West LondonAward-winning, highly successful manufacturerExcellent team morale and supportive managementResponsibility for people management, contractors and engineering performanceStructured career progressionManufacturing background essentialMust be UK based with full right to work in the UK

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer ready to take the next step in your career, or an established Engineering Team Leader looking for your next challenge?

We are recruiting for an Engineering Team Leader to join an award-winning manufacturer based in Wembley, North West London.

The business is open to both experienced Team Leaders and strong Maintenance Engineers who are ready to step into their first leadership position. The key is having the technical understanding, communication skills and maturity to lead a team effectively.

This is a leadership focused role, with responsibility for the day-to-day management and development of the engineering team.

THE ROLE

You will be responsible for:

Leading and supporting a small team of Maintenance EngineersConducting regular 1-to-1s and annual appraisalsManaging individual performance, development and trainingSetting objectives and supporting engineers with their career developmentManaging attendance and addressing performance issues where requiredCoordinating and managing contractors working on siteWorking with the Engineering Manager to plan engineering resource and prioritiesAttending management meetings and representing the engineering teamWorking closely with Production and other departments across the siteMonitoring engineering performance, maintenance activity and key KPIsSupporting the delivery of PPM and reactive maintenance programmesIdentifying areas for improvement and driving engineering standardsSupporting continuous improvement and site engineering projectsEnsuring health, safety and engineering procedures are followed

ABOUT YOU

You may already be an Engineering Team Leader, or you could be an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to make the move into leadership.

You will ideally have:

Previous Maintenance Engineering experience within a manufacturing or production environmentStrong understanding of multi-skilled engineering and maintenanceGood electrical and/or mechanical engineering knowledgeExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsThe ability to lead, motivate and develop a teamConfidence managing people and handling challenging conversationsA professional and organised approachExperience working with contractors or external suppliersThe ability to work effectively with Production and senior managementA proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvementA strong understanding of health and safetyFull right to work in the UK

WHY JOIN?

4 on 4 off DAYS ONLYExcellent work-life balanceGenuine opportunity to progress into engineering leadershipAward-winning manufacturer with a strong reputationExcellent engineering team and workplace cultureSupportive management and clear career progressionStable, successful business with continued investmentOpportunity to develop your leadership career within a well-run engineering function

Application Process

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this Maintenance Engineer position or find out more details then please contact Simon on 07799 866285 or submit your CV to [email protected] or simply click apply below.

Lead Maintenance Engineer is commutable from Watford, Acton, Southall, Slough, Staines, Twickenham, Edgware, Stanmore, Rickamansworth, Hendon, Ruislip, Harrow, Heathrow, Beaconsfield, Amersham, Barnet, Hounslow, Ickenham, Windsor and other parts of Herfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global are an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics 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.

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£60,000.00
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Greater London
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