Engineering Shift Leader | Lead 24/7 Maintenance

Gi Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Annual leave with increases after 2 years

Extra day off on your birthday

Pension plan

Health insurance

Life assurance

Colleague discount

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Engineer Shift Leader for their Stafford site. The successful candidate will lead a team of Engineering Technicians, manage maintenance schedules, and drive improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and over 7 years of experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. The position offers a competitive salary of circa £55,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including additional leave and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Engineering Technicians and Assistants.
• Manage and execute the Pre-Planned Maintenance (PPM) schedule.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and procurement.
• Maintain and optimise the Fix System for issue resolution.
• Design, develop, and deploy engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and company standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects.
• Drive continuous improvement and system performance enhancements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Civil, or similar)

Tools

Engineering tools and methodologies

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Engineer Shift Leader for their Stafford site. The successful candidate will lead a team of Engineering Technicians, manage maintenance schedules, and drive improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and over 7 years of experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. The position offers a competitive salary of circa £55,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including additional leave and health insurance.