Engineering Shift Leader

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food processing is on the lookout for a dedicated Shift Team Leader to join their expanding team. This role involves supervising a team of engineers, ensuring high standards of maintenance and safety, and coordinating frontline operations in a dynamic environment. With a 5on/5off shift pattern, you will play a crucial role in minimizing downtime and promoting skill development within your team. If you're passionate about engineering leadership and want to contribute to a rapidly growing company, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of maintenance processes and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineers and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Ensure safety and quality in all engineering tasks.

Skills

Team Leadership

Engineering Maintenance

Problem Solving

Safety Compliance

Education

Engineering Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Job Opportunity: Shift Team Leader in Food Processing

We are supporting a leading food processor that is expanding rapidly and approaching record production levels. To support this growth, they are seeking an additional Shift Team Leader to work on a 5on/5off days and nights rotation.

Responsibilities include:

1. Supervising 3 Engineers on shift, leading by example.
2. Coordinating all aspects of frontline maintenance, breakdown response, improvement projects, and preventative maintenance.
3. Promoting skill development within the team.
4. Carrying out engineering work to a high standard, safely and efficiently.
5. Responding promptly to breakdowns to minimize downtime.
6. Maintaining a clean and organized workshop.
7. Supervising all shift engineering tasks.
8. Liaising with production to organize and prioritize workload.
9. Ensuring safety and quality in breakdown repairs and routine maintenance.
10. Implementing safe temporary repairs and arranging permanent solutions during downtime.

This role operates on a 5on/5off rotation, covering days and nights (6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am), reporting to the Engineering management team. Full job description available upon request. Apply today for immediate consideration!