Engineering Team Leaders
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for Team Leaders with an engineering background for full-time, permanent roles in Yorkshire.
Responsibilities:
No day will ever be the same, so you need to be flexible whilst also making time for your team. Whether it’s delivering team briefings through to listening to feedback and driving resolution, people need to matter to you.
Health and safety is critical to us here and you’ll be at the forefront of this.
With an understanding of how a depot runs, you will be responsible for the daily running of the workshop by managing and co-ordinating our Engineering teams to meet and exceed all maintenance, repair, cleaning and servicing of our fleet.
You’ll also be responsible for other activities including financial control and H&S compliance.
As part of the leadership team, you’ll be the on-site deputy for site management and whilst the role’s flexible you’ll need to be on shift in depot.
Responsibilities
What we need from you?
A strong Engineering background with proven experience in maintenance, repair and overhaul of heavy vehicle, equipment and/or machinery.
Desire and dedication to complete a 12-month apprenticeship programme. (you will need to have Level 2 Maths and English, or equivalent, or be prepared to achieve this as part of the programme).
Good knowledge of Health and Safety and leads by example.
Good people management skills to lead a small team of engineers, coaching them to be the best version of themselves.
Good communication skills (both written and oral), computer literate and able to work with a range of IT systems.
Ability to work flexibly and with different stakeholders in a high-pressure environment.
Qualifications
What we offer:
A mentor, a coach, a supportive team… a rewarding career!
A fully accredited Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship
Access to The Village
Standard Life Pension
Employee Assistance Programme
Locations
Wakefield
Dewsbury
Heckmondwike
Castleford
Redcar
Whitby
Salary
£38,000 per annum
Shift Pattern
Early Shift 6am to 2pm
Late Shift 2pm to 10pm
5 over 7 days shift rotation
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Engineering Team Leaders roles across WJF Technical Support's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £38,000 - £38,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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