Maintenance Shift Lead

Greencore Group plc; Worksop; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading convenience food manufacturer is seeking an Engineering Team Leader in Worksop to lead a team of engineers in maintaining and improving plant performance. Candidates should possess a mechanical or electrical engineering qualification, supervisory experience, and practical fault-finding skills. The role involves planning shifts, executing maintenance schedules, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Competitive salary and benefits offered. Opportunities for career advancement available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement

Pension matched up to 8%

Company share scheme

Exclusive employee discount platform

Full wellbeing centre platform

On-the-job training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Mechanical or electrical engineering qualification gained through an apprenticeship or study, ideally at NVQ L3.
• Knowledge of permit systems, risk assessments and method statements.
• Understanding of maintaining engineering systems within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead an engineering shift team and create a high-performing culture.
• Plan and prioritise shift workload to meet production targets.
• Execute the planned preventive maintenance schedule.

Skills

Mechanical or electrical engineering qualification

Supervisory experience

Practical fault-finding experience

PLC awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Engineering Team Leader – Maintenance Shift Leader A dynamic, technical role leading a team of Engineers to maintain and improve plant performance, achieving maximum machine availability targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead an engineering shift team, creating a high‑performing culture where team members are motivated, engaged, and supported.
• Plan and prioritise shift workload to meet production targets, maximising machinery uptime.
• Execute the planned preventive maintenance schedule to minimise disruption to production.
• Ensure all plant and equipment comply with relevant legislation, maintaining a safe working environment at all times.
• Adopt and enforce the permit to work system, ensuring contractors and colleagues work safely.
• Apply GMP compliance, ensuring manufacturing unit food safety requirements are met.
• Document shift activities accurately and in real time using CMMS, complete relevant reports, root cause analysis studies, and contribute to daily meetings.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or electrical engineering qualification gained through an apprenticeship or study, ideally at NVQ L3.
• Knowledge of permit systems, risk assessments and method statements.
• Supervisory experience.
• Practical fault‑finding experience on various manufacturing machinery types.
• Display PLC awareness and fault‑finding capabilities.
• Understanding of maintaining engineering systems within a manufacturing environment; food or FMCG manufacturing experience desirable.

Why Greencore?

Greencore is a leading convenience food manufacturer in the UK, supplying retailers with a wide range of products. Employing around 13,600 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots, we generate revenues of £1.9bn (FY23).

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive salary and job‑related benefits.
• Holiday entitlement.
• Pension matched up to 8%.
• Company share scheme.
• Exclusive employee discount platform.
• Full wellbeing centre platform.
• On‑the‑job training and development opportunities to advance your career.