Engineering Team Leader

Engineering Team Leader in Manchester (M17), M17 | Gap Technical Ltd My career My jobs Q Quentin Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Engineering Team Leader (Electrical Bias) Hunter Selection Bury (BL0), BL0 £45000 - £50000 per annum + Bonus, Healthcare, Pension 2 weeks ago Engineering Team Leader Gap Technical Ltd Bolton (BL1), BL1 Up to £58000 per annum + Pension & 23 Days Holiday Per Annum 4 weeks ago Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector Stantec Manchester, Greater Manchester 1 month ago Engineering Manager Pioneer Selection Lower Gate, Accrington (BB5) £65k - 70k per year + Benefits Package 1 week ago Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias) Robert Walters Rochdale (OL11), OL11 £52000 - £53000 per annum 1 week ago Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer Robert Walters Rochdale (OL11), OL11 Up to £53000 per annum 1 month ago Principal Mechanical Engineer AECOM Manchester, Greater Manchester 3 weeks ago Mechanical Area Engineer Saica Group Carrington Business Park, Manchester (M31), M31 4QN Competitive DOE + Excellent Benefits! 6 days ago Senior Process Engineer - Water Stantec Manchester, Greater Manchester 1 week ago Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Manchester (M1), M1 £40000 - £43000 per annum + OTE £53 K+ Overtime + Bonus + Progression 1 month ago Engineering Team Leader Gap Technical Ltd Manchester (M17), M17 Permanent Contract; On-site Published: 1 week ago Up to £55000 per annum Apply Save Engineering Team Leader Gap Technical Ltd Apply Poor Fit Your CV is missing most of what's needed for this role. 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You'll take ownership of equipment reliability, regulatory maintenance, health & safety, and spares control while directly leading a team of two (one Engineer, one Junior Engineer) and remaining hands-on with fault-finding and improvement work yourself. Provide direct leadership of the engineering team prioritising workload, coaching best practice, and identifying where skills need developing. Own and continuously improve the planned preventive maintenance (PPM) programme across ultrasonic welding equipment, nonwoven converting/processing lines, and supporting plant, ensuring it's completed on schedule with minimal production impact. Respond to and resolve breakdowns, diagnosing faults in a timely manner to keep production downtime to a minimum. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) of recurring faults and drive corrective/preventive action to prevent re-occurrence. Own the site's regulatory maintenance and compliance programme, supporting internal and external audits with accurate records. Manage the critical spares strategy identifying critical spares, setting min/max stock levels, and managing reordering, budgeting, and supplier relationships to minimise unplanned stoppages. Own site health & safety compliance for engineering activities: risk assessments, safe systems of work, permit-to-work, LOTO, and lead accident/near-miss investigations. Support new equipment installation and commissioning and liaise with external contractors and technical support as required. Drive continuous improvement within the team to increase OEE, reduce waste, and improve process consistency. Maintain accurate records for equipment, services, and regulatory documentation. Input into recruitment, training plans, and team development as the department grows. Person Specification Educated to HNC/degree level in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, or related) - or time-served with equivalent qualification (ONC, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds) and proven experience; see note below. Proven experience in a maintenance/engineering role within a manufacturing environment. Experience supervising or leading a technical team. Experience owning or significantly contributing to a PPM programme and spares/MRO management. Competent working across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic/compressed air systems. Working knowledge of health & safety regulations in a manufacturing setting. Right to work in the UK. Desirable Experience with ultrasonic welding equipment. Experience with nonwoven materials or converting processes. Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment (PPE, medical device, or similar), including audit and documentation practices. NEBOSH/IOSH qualification. Person Specification Ability to lead, motivate, and coach a small team. Works well under pressure. Ability to prioritise and manage workload across competing demands. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Flexible to occasional overtime to support the team and meet production demands. Apply Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Closing Date: 09/10/2026 'By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy.' 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