Engineering Shift Supervisor

JELD-WEN UK LIMITED; Penrith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building products manufacturer is recruiting for an Engineering Lead Operator in Penrith. This role requires overseeing a team of maintenance engineers, driving reliability improvements, and ensuring safe operations across production equipment. Ideal candidates will have an engineering background, strong mechanical knowledge, and excellent leadership skills. This position offers a competitive compensation package and a dynamic working environment, emphasizing safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits packages

Qualifications

• Experience in factory maintenance with a strong engineering background.
• Familiarity with CNC machines, hydraulics, and control systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of maintenance engineers.
• Oversee preventive maintenance tasks and maintain CMMS records.
• Promote safe working practices and coordinate maintenance with contractors.

Skills

Engineering background with experience in factory maintenance

Excellent leadership skills

Strong mechanical knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

IOSH Certification preferred

Tools

CNC machines

Woodworking machinery

CMMS software

Job description

We're currently recruiting Lead Operatives to lead our Engineering teams.

With a third production line launching in early 2026, we're expanding our capabilities and driving operational excellence. As an Engineering Lead Operator, you'll be at the heart of this journey - leading your team, championing safety, and delivering outstanding results.

Shifts: 78h 2-week rota (day and night shifts) working every other weekend allowing for weekend maintenance.

About the Role

As Engineering Lead Operator, you will play a key role in leading a team of maintenance engineers, driving reliability improvements, and ensuring safe and efficient operations across our production equipment. This is a position that requires technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of 4 maintenance engineers
• Oversee and execute preventive maintenance tasks
• Maintain and update CMMS records accurately
• Promote and enforce safe working practices
• Coordinate with contractors for maintenance and repairs
• Communicate effectively across departments
• Attend weekly management meetings and support cross-functional goals
• Support training and development of team members
• Assist in reliability improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Engineering background with experience in factory maintenance
• Familiarity with CNC machines, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, steam systems, and control systems
• Experience with woodworking machinery and FMCG environments is a plus
• Strong mechanical and basic electrical knowledge
• IOSH certification preferred (training available if needed)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit c orporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn .

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of 'America's Best Employers' and by Newsweek as one of the 'World's Most Trustworthy Companies'.

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages.

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals' physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.