Engineering Team Leader

Company: Swisslog (UK) Ltd
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Location: Grantham
Job Description:

Engineering Team Leader, Grantham. Working rotating mornings and afternoons, with some night shift cover required. Excellent company benefits to include private health care and company contributory pension scheme.

The Role – Engineering Team Leader

  • To manage and lead a team of multidiscipline engineers, delivering all aspects of the engineering service within KPI guidelines.
  • To manager and coordinate the daily activities of the team of Resident Engineers through effective planning and organisation.
  • As Engineering Team Leader you will always represent Swisslog in a professional manner.
  • Ensure that all work is carried out to a satisfactory level as per the Service Level Agreement for the customer.
  • Conduct performance management reviews.
  • Coach and mentor your team and be a positive role model.
  • Able to understand teams’ strengths and weaknesses.
  • Able to analyse and lead under high pressure and during difficult situations.
  • Ensure that the company’s and customers safety regulations are followed at all times.
  • Prepare and participate in method statements, risk assessments, and client user and maintenance documentation.
  • Drive continuous improvement on site with your team and comply with Health and Safety legislation.

The Person

  • Previous experience in an Engineering Team Leaders role is essential.
  • An Apprentice trained Electrical/Mechanical/Controls/Automation Engineer, with a minimum Level 3 Qualification and proven competence.
  • Experience of working with automation would be ideal for this role, however we will take applications from other industries.
  • Able to work at heights and climb vertical ladders.
  • This is a customer facing role, so you must be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Able to adapt to new and changing demands and situations.
  • Able to share knowledge with others proactively and always show integrity.

Ideal Experience

  • Frozen warehouse environment
  • ONC or HNC
  • Previous automated warehouse experience.
  • PPM Planning
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Previous continuous improvement experience.
  • An understanding of Controls.
  • Health and Safety (ISO 45001)
  • Managing and coordinating daily activities
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Performance management reviews
  • Data analysis of equipment data to meet KPI’s
  • Computer Literate, ideally familiar with MS Office products

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Posted: April 19th, 2026