Maintenance Shift Lead — Food Production (4-on 4-off)

Selexa Consulting Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking Shift Leads to oversee maintenance operations in the food manufacturing sector. The ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background with experience in leadership roles, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include leading a maintenance team, addressing technical issues, and facilitating equipment installations. Competitive salary and shift work available.

Qualifications

• 5 years ideally of Engineering leadership within a Maintenance or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of automation and control circuits/systems.
• An understanding of food manufacturing and production.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift maintenance team, ensuring task completion and safety guidelines adhered to.
• Be the primary escalation point for complex breakdowns and technical issues.
• Allocate and monitor daily maintenance tasks.

Skills

Leadership in Engineering

Understanding of manufacturing engineering equipment

Knowledge of PLC systems

Strong troubleshooting skills

Education

C&G and/or similar Engineering Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking Shift Leads to oversee maintenance operations in the food manufacturing sector. The ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background with experience in leadership roles, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include leading a maintenance team, addressing technical issues, and facilitating equipment installations. Competitive salary and shift work available.