Day-Shift Senior Maintenance Engineer: Lead Plant Uptime

Branston Potatoes; Grantham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Branston Potatoes in Grantham is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead the day shift and drive maintenance performance across the 24/7 production facility. You will provide technical leadership, promptly respond to breakdowns, and implement proactive maintenance strategies while upholding health and safety standards.

You will guide the engineering team, promote a first-fix culture, and plan workload to hit production targets.

Qualifications

• Multiskilled engineer with Level 3 engineering qualification (mechanical or electrical).
• Time served in an engineering apprenticeship.
• FMCG experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering shift team to maximise uptime and meet production targets.
• Plan and prioritise shift workload; ensure permits to work, safety, and CMMS usage with proper documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, and daily management meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Team management

Education

Level 3 Engineering Qualification (Mechanical or Electrical)

Time served in an Engineering apprenticeship

FMCG Experience desirable

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Branston Potatoes in Grantham is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead the day shift and drive maintenance performance across the 24/7 production facility. You will provide technical leadership, promptly respond to breakdowns, and implement proactive maintenance strategies while upholding health and safety standards.

You will guide the engineering team, promote a first-fix culture, and plan workload to hit production targets.