Electrical Shift Lead

Kinetic PLC; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Shift Lead to manage a multidisciplinary team in a new paper converting facility in Huyton. Responsibilities include performing maintenance and troubleshooting electrical faults on machinery, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role operates on a 3 on, 3 off shift schedule, offering a competitive salary of approximately £55500. Join a rapidly expanding team committed to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an FMCG environment, preferably tissue paper converting.
• Experience working with PLCs and automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of operators.
• Perform routine maintenance on electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical faults.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimise downtime.

Skills

Experience in FMCG environment

Working with PLCs

Experience in automated systems

Ability to troubleshoot electrical faults

Job description

Are you an Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a new position?

Is Huyton in Merseyside somewhere you can easily commute to?

Happy with a salary including shift of circa £55500?

Would working 12 hour shifts 3 days, 3 off, and 3 nights work for you?

Do you have previous experience working in an FMCG environment, preferably tissue paper converting?

Do you have experience working with PLCs and automated systems?

If you have answered "yes" to all the above questions then please read on and apply if interested, suitable candidates will be called and given additional information on the company and the position.

This role is working in a brand new state of the art paper converting facility, with exciting plans for rapid expansion in the near future.

Job Overview

• Leading a multidisciplinary team of operators.
• Operating equipment to the required standards while achieving set production targets.
• Performing routine maintenance and repairs on electrical systems, including tissue converting machinery, packaging equipment, and ancillary systems.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical faults, implementing effective solutions to minimise downtime.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and ensuring equipment operates efficiently and safely.
• Collaborating with production teams to minimise downtime and address issues, while documenting maintenance activities and ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Assisting with new equipment installations and managing contractor relationships.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and developing maintenance procedures to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
• Performing basic production operator tasks as required.

Salary - £55500

Shift - 3 on, 3 off days and nights (6am - 6pm / 6pm - 6am)

Location - Huyton

Job Title: Electrical Shift Lead

Company: Kinetic PLC

Location: Huyton, Merseyside

Closes: Jan 28th 2026

Sector: Contract

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time