Maintenance Shift Lead x2

Selexa Consulting Ltd; Corsham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Corsham is seeking experienced Shift Leads to lead a maintenance team. Responsibilities include managing equipment operations, handling technical escalations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have significant engineering leadership experience and strong knowledge of manufacturing systems. This role operates on a 4 on, 4 off schedule from 6:00 to 18:00.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Engineering leadership experience in a Maintenance or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering equipment, especially process and production lines.
• Knowledge of automation and control circuits/systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift maintenance team, ensuring task completion and safety adherence.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex breakdowns and technical issues.
• Monitor daily maintenance tasks ensuring timely delivery.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Manufacturing equipment knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Education

C&G and/or similar Engineering Qualification

Tools

PLC systems knowledge

Job description

Selexa Group Ltd are partnered with a leading food & manufacturing client in the search for 2 Shift Leads to support a robust and high-output Maintenance function.

Days ONLY – 06 : 00 – 18 : 00

4 on, 4 off

You will be responsible for leading and coordinating a small maintenance team on the assigned shifts, ensuring smooth operation of production equipment in line with food safety & health compliance. You will be the conduit and escalation for technical issues, supporting team development and driving CI in plant performance & reliability.

Qualifications :

• C&G and / or similar Engineering Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 5 years ideally of Engineering leadership within a Maintenance or manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering equipment, especially process, production, packing and filling lines
• Knowledge of PLC systems, automation and control circuits / systems
• Ideally food manufacturing and production

Key Activities :

• Lead shift maintenance team, ensuring task completion and safety guidelines adhered to
• Be the primary escalation point for complex breakdowns and technical issues, providing advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and decision-making
• Allocate and monitor daily maintenance tasks, ensuring planned Engineering activities are delivered appropriately and on time
• Liaise with production & engineering management to communicate shift performance, issues and improvement opportunities
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of maintenance activities and shift handovers
• Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring seamless integration and best practices are followed
• Drive compliance within industry standards and H&S pertinence

The Person :

• Able to display company values and drive excellent culture
• Highly organised, able to prioritise, delegate effectively and manage shift resources appropriately