Engineering Shift Lead

Morepeople 01780; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer in Clitheroe seeks a Maintenance Engineering Shift Lead to drive improvements and lead a skilled engineering team. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance operations, managing costs, and ensuring high standards of health and safety. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and leadership experience, along with a passion for continuous improvement. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

£52,000 salary

3 on / 3 off rotating shifts

2 volunteering days per year

Retail and high-street discounts

Wellbeing and community support groups

Personalised online learning platform & training opportunities

Charity initiatives and team events

24/7 access to financial, emotional & practical support

Gym discounts & free online exercise hub

Holiday and travel discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a time-served Engineer, ideally in food or FMCG manufacturing.
• At least 1 year in a leadership role or proven people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in preventative and reactive maintenance to achieve department KPIs.
• Implement improvements to maintenance plans using root cause analysis.
• Coach, mentor, and motivate your team to deliver top performance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Planned Preventative Maintenance

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

I'm working with a leading UK food manufacturer that's investing heavily in its people, processes, and technology and they're looking for a Maintenance Engineering Shift Lead to join their high-performing site in Clitheroe.

If you're a hands-on engineer with strong leadership skills and a passion for driving improvements, this role will give you the autonomy, variety, and influence to make a real difference. You'll lead a skilled engineering team in a fast-paced production environment, keeping the lines running smoothly and ensuring standards are consistently high.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and participate in preventative and reactive maintenance to achieve department KPIs
• Spot and implement improvements to maintenance plans using root cause analysis
• Keep downtime to a minimum through proactive planning and rapid response
• Manage stock, order parts, and control costs
• Oversee contractors and permit systems on shift
• Act as cover for the Maintenance Manager when required
• Maintain strict health, safety, and food safety compliance
• Coach, mentor, and motivate your team to deliver top performance

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (multi-skilled preferred)
• Minimum 2 years as a time-served Engineer, ideally within food or FMCG manufacturing
• At least 1 year in a leadership role - or proven people-management skills
• Strong experience with Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
• Problem-solving ability and a continuous improvement mindset

What's in It for You?

• £52,000 salary
• 3 on / 3 off rotating shifts (days & nights)
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Retail and high-street discounts
• Wellbeing and community support groups
• Personalised online learning platform & training opportunities
• Charity initiatives and team events
• 24/7 access to financial, emotional & practical support
• Gym discounts & free online exercise hub
• Holiday and travel discounts

Interested?

Give me a call! Whether you're already hooked or fancy knowing just that little bit more. You can reach me, Ben at 01780480530 or email me at [e-mail]. You can also drop me a message on LinkedIn if that's easier. Don't worry about having an up-to-date CV, we can sort that out later.

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