Engineering Team Leader

Newport, Newport
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Job Title: Engineering Team Leader
Location: Newport, (Commutable from Bristol, Avonmouth, Cwmbran, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Aberdare and surrounding areas)
Package: £58,000 - £60,000 + Enhanced Overtime + Bonus + An attractive training and development opportunities!
Shift: 12 hour shifts (Covering Days & Nights)

Zest have teamed up with a highly established manufacturing company. Due to a growth in the business, they are now looking to take on an experienced engineering team leader to manage the day-to-day operations on site.

Key Responsibilities:
* Working closely with the engineering manager to manage the day to day running of the engineering processes.
* Attending both planned and reactive maintenance of food processing machinery
* Provide support and guidance to engineers and the operations team
* Offer support and guidance on breakdowns and offering backing when needed.
* Ensure work is equally distributed between the team ensuring schedules are followed
* Complete shift handovers, update breakdown boards, and create reports for effective transitions
* Ensure the accuracy and completion of plant maintenance

What we are looking for:
* City & Guilds/Level 3 NVQ minimum in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
* Experience managing others in a fast-paced production environment, including performance management
* Background in working with food or manufacturing environment.
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
* Ability to work independently and within a team

Similar roles include: Multi-skilled Engineer, Shift Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Supervisor, Engineering Team Leader

To find out more, please click 'Apply' or contact George for a confidential discussion (phone number removed) / (url removed)

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Job Info
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Job Title:
Engineering Team Leader
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Newport, Newport
Salary:
£58000 - £60000 Per annum
Posted:
Feb 4th 2026
Closes:
Mar 7th 2026
Sector:
Engineering
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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