Engineering Team Lead
2 days ago
Middlesbrough
Engineering Team Leader – Middlesbrough £38,000–£45,000 expected earnings + 10% bonus + great benefits Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm - expect 2 nights away from home If you're an experienced engineer who enjoys leading from the front and taking pride in delivering high-quality work, this role could be a great fit. We’re recruiting an Engineering Team Leader for a specialist provider supporting the energy, waste and biomass sectors. You’ll travel to client sites across the UK (with overnight stays away), work hands-on with specialist equipment, and lead a small, motivated team. Please note: While you’ll receive excellent training, you must come from an engineering, mechanical maintenance, or plant/machinery maintenance background. This is essential for success in the role. What makes this opportunity stand out? • A genuinely hands-on role working with specialist plant and equipment, • The chance to lead, mentor and support a team of two, • Plenty of variety — each project and site offers something different, • The ability to take ownership, make decisions and improve processes, • UK-wide travel with all expenses covered, • Consistent hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm Your Responsibilities • Working directly on client sites using specialist equipment, • Leading, motivating and developing your team, • Managing tools, stock, paperwork and site processes, • Maintaining excellent Health & Safety standards, • Conducting site audits and driving continuous improvement, • Building strong customer relationships What We’re Looking For • Essential: Engineering or plant/equipment maintenance background, • Strong leadership qualities, • Experience working with strict Health & Safety standards, • Confident working independently once trained, • Full UK driving licence + right to work in the UK What’s on Offer • £31,000 basic, rising to £33,000 after training, • £5,000 annual allowances + overtime, • £38,000–£45,000 expected earnings, • 10% discretionary bonus, • 30 days holiday including BH (increasing with service), • Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, • All travel and hotels fully expensed, • Excellent training, equipment and long-term progression If you’re an engineer who enjoys variety, leadership and hands-on work, we’d love to hear from you.