Engineering Team Leader
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. GXO Logistics scores A on the Alion truth index.
Do you have the technical expertise to support complex automation systems while developing and mentoring engineering teams? Can you balance people leadership, equipment reliability and operational priorities to deliver outstanding engineering performance? Are you passionate about driving continuous improvement and creating a high-performing engineering culture where safety and reliability come first?
Exciting things are happening at GXO! We're delighted to announce the expansion of our Fashion & Apparel operations with the launch of our newest distribution site in Burnley (BB10). Following significant investment, this site is being brought back to life and will become a key part of our growing UK network.
As an Engineering Team Leader, you'll support the Engineering Team Manager in leading and developing a high-performing engineering function within a highly automated environment. Combining technical expertise with people leadership, you'll help drive equipment reliability, support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure maintenance activities are delivered safely and effectively.
A superb opportunity to join a major site launch and help build a world-class engineering function, leading teams, processes and performance from the very beginning.
This is a full time, permanent position working a 4 on and 4 off rotating shift pattern of days and nights, 06:00 to 18:00 and 18:00 to 06:00
Pay, benefits and more:
We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £62,000.00 per annum, and 23.5 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Lead, coach and develop Shift Engineers, creating a collaborative and high-performing engineering team
- Support equipment reliability through preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis and root cause analysis activities
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, productivity and operational performance
- Coordinate contractors, engineering resources and maintenance activities to maximise site efficiency
- Monitor engineering KPIs, compliance standards and maintenance records to ensure operational excellence
What you need to succeed at GXO:
- Engineering qualifications such as HNC, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience within an automated engineering, logistics, manufacturing or distribution environment
- Strong technical knowledge including electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault finding and reliability improvement
- Previous experience leading, coaching or developing engineering teams
- A proactive, safety-focused approach with excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills
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GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.
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