Engineering Team Leader

Polypipe Building Products are focused on delivering solutions to the residential sector. Polypipe Building Products works with national and local developers, plumbing and heating engineers, general builders and groundworkers to deliver above and below ground drainage systems, rainwater solutions as well as hot and cold plastic plumbing products.

About the Role

The Engineering Team Leader is responsible for ensuring the effective maintenance of all plant equipment, site services, and support systems. You will lead the first-line engineering team to deliver the divisional engineering strategy and drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability. Supporting planned maintenance and managing reactive work, you will oversee seamless updates and professional communication with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance and repair activities to achieve site and departmental KPIs.
• Prioritise team workload and respond rapidly to urgent issues.
• Identify skills gaps and promote team development to enhance performance.
• Promote and implement continuous improvement methods for operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to maintain customer satisfaction and manage expectations.
• Ensure safe operations of all plant and equipment, upholding workplace safety for the team, contractors, and apprentices—acting as the senior engineering representative when required.
• Manage preventive maintenance schedules, reactive work orders, and spare parts inventory (critical and non-critical).
• Provide clear, timely communication, including daily/weekly/monthly report updates.
• Lead effective team management, including:
  • Housekeeping standards
  • Accurate PPM/IFS record-keeping
  • Completion of safety documentation (SISI, 5S, SSW, PTW)
  • Shift handovers and toolbox talks
  • Conduct team meetings and deliver one-point lessons