Engineering Shift Team Leader

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Maintenance Shift Team Leader. The successful candidate will have experience with heavy plant and equipment and will oversee maintenance activities in an industrial environment. Key responsibilities include ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety regulations. This role offers career development opportunities and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension

Excellent development and career progression opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified to a minimum of ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience working with heavy plant and equipment in an industrial environment.
• Good working knowledge of permit to work systems and accident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time delivery and continuous flow in maintenance activities.
• Carry out modifications and reactive maintenance on heavy plant and equipment.
• Liaise with operations to prioritize breakdown repairs.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Contractor management

Health and Safety compliance

Education

ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Shift Team Leader

Your new company
Are you an experienced and qualified Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to develop your experience in a leadership role and beyond? Do you have experience in an industrial environment working with heavy plant and equipment? Our client is seeking a maintenance shift team leader.
Your new role
In this role, you will work with the Engineering Manager, Supervisors, and Team Leaders within the Bulk and Break Department to ensure on-time delivery, continuous flow, customer satisfaction, and zero defects. You will be part of a rolling shift pattern, carrying out maintenance on heavy plant and equipment.You will complete planned and reactive maintenance activities and carry out modifications to all types of heavy plant and equipment. Liaising with operations to prioritise breakdown repairs, you will use fault-finding diagnostic techniques and equipment to reduce the impact of reactive maintenance. You will assist the management team when required in a range of activities, including project work, QA systems, and Health and Safety. It’s vital that all activities are documented and carried out with due care and attention in line with our Health and Safety policy and HSE regulations.What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified to a minimum of ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience working with heavy plant and equipment in an industrial environment, ideally within Bulk Handling operations or similar.
• Extensive practical experience with relevant plant and equipment, including conveyor systems and rotating equipment.
• Ability to fault find and problem solve, utilising diagnostic equipment.
• Previous experience in a supervisory position and knowledge of DSEAR, LOLER, and PUWER is desirable.
• Strong experience in managing and supervising contractors.
• Commitment to maintaining the safety of team members.
• Good working knowledge of permit to work systems and accident reporting.
• A full valid Driving Licence is essential for this role.

What you'll get in return
In addition to a competitive salary, our client has a strong track record of developing their people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers. Valuing and rewarding the workforce is important, which is why they offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:

• Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension
• Excellent development and career progression opportunities.
• Promotion of good physical and mental health, with additional support available via their Employee Assistance Programme when required.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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