Engineering Shift Team Leader

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company located in Tewkesbury is seeking an experienced Engineering Shift Team Leader. This role involves providing on-floor support to the engineering team and ensuring smooth production and distribution operations. Candidates must possess an electrical-based apprenticeship and have prior experience with high-speed machinery. Benefits include a competitive salary, 30 days of holiday, and a company pension scheme. Join a team committed to excellence and sustainability in the dairy industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Health and wellbeing cashback

Discounted products & doorstep delivery

Qualifications

• Minimum of an electrical-based apprenticeship qualification is essential.
• Must have experience with high-speed machinery in FMCG or similar environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager in delivering departmental goals.
• Oversee and mentor Engineers.
• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Experience with high-speed machinery

Supervisory experience

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Electrical-based apprenticeship qualification

Job description

Engineering Shift Team Leader – Cotteswold Dairy (Tewkesbury)

Location: Tewkesbury Depot | Shift Pattern: Week 1: Mon–Sat 06:00–14:00 (6 shifts), Week 2: Mon–Fri 13:45–21:45 (5 shifts) | Salary: £20.51‑£21.51 per hour DOE, plus overtime of 1.25× hourly rate above 40 hours | Department: Engineering | Reports to: Engineering Leads

* * Please note: Interviews will be arranged from last week of December / first week of January * *

Are you an experienced and motivated Engineering Shift Team Leader? Then join our Engineering Department at our Tewkesbury Depot providing on‑floor support to our Engineers and ensuring the smooth running of production and distribution operations across our busy site.

About You – Skills & Experience

• Minimum of an electrical‑based apprenticeship qualification – essential
• Experience of high‑speed machinery in FMCG or a similar production environment – essential
• Strong electrical fault‑finding skills – essential
• Experience working with automated machinery – essential
• Previous supervisory or people management experience – essential
• Self‑motivated with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Strong communication skills and ability to foster good working relationships
• Flexible approach to shifts and deadlines, delivering a high standard of work

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for development
• 30 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Company pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing cashback through Simply Health
• Discounted products & doorstep delivery

The Role – Key Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager in delivering departmental goals
• Supervise, train and mentor Engineers, utilising team skills effectively
• Coordinate and deliver planned preventative maintenance schedules
• Repair and test electrical and mechanical plant equipment
• Lead effective fault finding and resolution for high‑speed automated machinery
• Assist with departmental paperwork, records and compliance requirements
• Mentor Apprenticeship candidates as appropriate
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager and cover for Engineers when required
• Participate in equipment breakdown call‑out rota

About Cotteswold Dairy

At Cotteswold Dairy we believe in the strength of Team Cotteswold. We value our staff, our customers and our communities. Our purpose is to be at the heart of a responsible and sustainable dairy community. Joining as an Engineering Shift Team Leader, you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability of our production operations and supporting the growth and development of your team.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Engineer with strong leadership skills and an electrical bias, we’d love to hear from you.