Maintenance Shift Engineer Team Leader

ZipRecruiter; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Shift Engineering Team Leader in Loughborough. This hands-on position involves leading a team of engineers to enhance plant performance and reliability. Candidates should have a minimum Level 3 mechanical or electrical apprenticeship, strong leadership skills, and experience in industrial maintenance. The competitive salary is £51,803 with benefits including a pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career development opportunities

Additional employee benefits

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanical or electrical apprenticeship required.
• Experience within industrial/manufacturing plant maintenance is essential.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and performance is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers within the maintenance team.
• Deliver preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize output.
• Drive improvements in OEE through proactive maintenance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Fault-finding ability

Problem-solving ability

Education

Mechanical or electrical apprenticeship (minimum Level 3)

Job description

Overview

Shift Engineering Team Leader – Loughborough, 3-shift pattern, £51,803 per year.

The Role

This is a hands-on leadership position, responsible for leading a small team of engineers to ensure plant performance, reliability, and safety. You will:

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers within the maintenance team
• Deliver preventative maintenance to minimise downtime and maximise output
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems
• Drive improvements in OEE through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure high standards of safety, quality, and compliance across site

What We\'re Looking For

• Time-served mechanical or electrical apprenticeship (minimum Level 3)
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team
• Experience within industrial/manufacturing plant maintenance
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and performance

The Package

• Salary £51,803
• Generous pension scheme and life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Additional employee benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take the next step in their career and make a real impact in a forward-thinking manufacturing environment.

To apply, please submit your CV today.