Engineering Team Lead

Engineering Team Leader – Central Belt – Competitive Salary

Our client, a well-established and innovative manufacturer is looking to appoint an Engineering Team Leader to join their engineering department on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll play a key role in driving engineering performance, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Are you who we're looking for?

  • HNC/ONC or BTEC Level 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline
  • 3–5 years' experience within an engineering production or manufacturing environment
  • Previous experience leading, supervising or mentoring engineering teams
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both senior management and engineering teams
  • Experience working with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) systems and reactive maintenance
  • Knowledge of CMMS systems and good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
  • Ability to perform well in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and make decisions under pressure

What does the day-to-day look like?

  • Lead and coordinate the engineering team to deliver planned and reactive maintenance activities
  • Allocate engineering work and monitor progress to ensure work is completed safely, on time and to a high standard
  • Manage engineering breakdowns, repairs and maintenance activities to maximise equipment availability
  • Work closely with the Planner/Scheduler to prioritise workloads and improve maintenance performance
  • Ensure accurate completion of maintenance documentation, including labour, materials and technical feedback
  • Drive health & safety compliance and promote best engineering practices across the department
  • Coach, mentor and support engineers to encourage engagement and continuous development
  • Monitor maintenance KPIs and identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce downtime
  • Collaborate with Production, Operations and other departments to ensure effective communication and minimise disruption
  • Support continuous improvement projects and contribute to the ongoing development of engineering processes

What's in it for you?

  • Permanent position with a growing manufacturing business
  • Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled engineering team
  • Collaborative and supportive working environment
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

    Interested? Get in touch with Saher Kazmi on skazmi@hrcrecruitment.co.uk or 07519 961336, or click the apply button below to send in your CV.
Location: 
Edinburgh
Type: 
Permanent
Discipline: 
Engineering
Job Posted: 
Wed, 22 Jul 2026
Closing Date: 
Wed, 19 Aug 2026
Reference: 
12274

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