Back to results

Project and Process Engineering Team Leader 6703

Project & Process Engineering Team Leader 

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset  
Hours: Full Time | Permanent 
Salary: Competitive Salary  

Our client is seeking a Project & Process Engineering Team Leader to lead and develop the process and project engineering function within a manufacturing environment.  

Key Responsibilities of a Project & Process Engineering Team Leader:

  • Lead and develop a team of process and project engineers. 
  • Allocate resources to meet site and departmental goals. 
  • Provide coaching, training, and performance management. 
  • Own and oversee core manufacturing processes. 
  • Support process engineering across all production lines. 
  • Drive improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and cost. 
  • Identify and implement new technologies and automation. 
  • Lead engineering project delivery and governance. 
  • Deliver projects to time, cost, and performance targets. 
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and safety compliance. 
  • Collaborate with internal departments and stakeholders. 
  • Manage suppliers and external contractors. 

Key Skills of a Project & Process Engineering Team Leader:

  • Degree-qualified engineer or equivalent experience. 
  • Proven leadership of engineering teams. 
  • Strong manufacturing process knowledge. 
  • Experience delivering engineering projects. 
  • Hands-on electro-mechanical engineering skills. 
  • Experience with automation and control systems. 
  • Strong planning and organisational skills. 
  • Analytical and structured problem solver. 
  • Clear and confident communicator. 
  • Ability to coach and motivate others. 
  • Results-driven and improvement-focused. 

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to lilly.organ@first-base.co.uk or call Lilly on 01453 755330. 

REFER A FRIEND: If you have a colleague or friend who may be interested in one of our roles, refer them to us today! T&Cs apply: www.first-base.co.uk/terms-and-conditions 

Why not check all our latest vacancies here: www.first-base.co.uk/current-jobs 

First Base Employment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates across the Commercial, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. 

 

Location

Bridgwater, Somerset
Our Blog

Our top tips and insights on looking for the ideal candidate

Hiring in 2026: Workforce Planning Strategies for an Uncertain Economy

Hiring in 2026: Workforce Planning Strategies for an Uncertain Economy

Economic uncertainty is no longer a short-term disruption in 2026, it’s the environment businesses are operating in. Fluctuating markets, evolving...
Read More
2026 Career Planning: How to Future-Proof Your Skills in a Skills-First Job Market

2026 Career Planning: How to Future-Proof Your Skills in a Skills-First Job Market

The job market in 2026 looks very different to how it did just a few years ago. Employers are no...
Read More
Reflecting on Your 2025 Career Journey: How Far Have You Come?

Reflecting on Your 2025 Career Journey: How Far Have You Come?

As 2025 draws to a close, it’s the perfect moment to pause and reflect on your career journey over the...
Read More