Canning Day Maintenance And Height Change Leader

Gi Group; Rugby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Canning Day Maintenance and Height Change Leader in Rugby. The role involves managing maintenance schedules, leading improvements, and fostering teamwork across departments. Ideal candidates should have an engineering background, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Join a dynamic team committed to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering maintenance roles.
• Experience managing autonomous and planned maintenance.
• Ability to collaborate and resolve technical issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance schedules aligned with plant capacity.
• Lead height change activities with hands-on involvement.
• Oversee maintenance scheduling via Apriso.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent in engineering

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel)

Strong communicator and team player

Decisive and action-oriented

Education

HND/HNC preferred; electrical qualifications advantageous

Tools

Apriso

Job description

Job Opportunity: Canning Day Maintenance and Height Change Leader

Location: Rugby

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Full-time, 42 hours per week

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Day Maintenance and Height Change Leader to join our dynamic team in Rugby. This key position within the Engineering department is responsible for driving and developing maintenance systems and leading height change operations across the plant. You will play a pivotal role in supporting TPM strategies, enhancing autonomous and planned maintenance, and collaborating across engineering functions to optimise tooling and changeover processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage autonomous and planned maintenance schedules aligned with plant capacity.
• Actively participate in maintenance days, ensuring tasks are completed on time and in full.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Monitor and improve maintenance completion rates.
• Lead autonomous improvement projects with shift and day teams.
• Oversee maintenance scheduling via Apriso, ensuring proper use and completion.
• Plan and lead height change activities with hands‑on involvement.
• Develop methods and SOPs to reduce height change times and improve safety.
• Foster strong communication and teamwork across engineering, CI, and production teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• Time‑served apprenticeship or equivalent in engineering.
• HND/HNC preferred; electrical qualifications advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel); Apriso experience beneficial.
• Strong communicator and team player with a safety‑first mindset.
• Decisive, action‑oriented, and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.

Collaboration

You will work closely with internal engineering teams, CI specialists, and external tooling suppliers and OEMs to ensure best practices and continuous improvement.

Ready to lead change and make a tangible impact? Apply now to be part of a forward‑thinking engineering team driving operational excellence.

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