Job Description

About The Role

Engineering Shift Team Leader - Cotteswold Dairy (Tewkesbury)
Engineering Shift Team Leader

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 x hourly rate above 40 hours |

Department:

Engineering |

Reports to:

Engineering Leads


Join Team Cotteswold


Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK's leading independent family-owned dairies. We support local farmers and communities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and first-class customer service. We are looking for an experienced and motivated

Engineering Shift Team Leader

to join our Engineering Department at our Tewkesbury Depot. This role will provide on-the-floor support to our Engineers, ensuring the smooth running of production and distribution operations across our busy site.


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 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 22 days' holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service) Company pension scheme Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health Discounted products & doorstep delivery
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.


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