Shift Lead Maintenance Engineer

Hunter Selection; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established global brand in the FMCG manufacturing sector is seeking a Shift Lead Maintenance Engineer. This role offers a chance to lead a dynamic team, manage engineering shifts, and ensure maximum availability of production equipment. With a focus on progressive training and development, this opportunity provides job security and the potential for long-term career advancement. Candidates will thrive in a challenging environment where they can implement initiatives that drive efficiency and enhance performance. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and employee growth.

Benefits

Bonus

Matched Pension

High levels of Group Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance skills required.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers while ensuring efficient resource use.
• Supervise maintenance and repair of equipment, diagnosing electrical faults.
• Implement initiatives to improve equipment performance and reliability.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship

ONC or BTEC equivalent

HNC

Job description

SHIFT LEAD MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

FMCG MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

TRAFFORD PARK AREA

4ON4OFF

£55,000 - £56,000 - Bonus, Matched Pension and High levels of Group Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to work for a true market leader and established global brand. With progressive training and development, this role allows potential promotion in the longer term. With a long-established presence on a UK-wide scale and a consistent order book, this opportunity will appeal to a candidate looking for job security and a technical challenge.

Role Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 2 engineers.
• Allocate tasks and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Supervise and participate in planned maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.
• Lead small to medium-sized engineering projects.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Prepare and present reports on engineering activities and performance metrics.

Role Purpose:
To manage the engineering shift and resources to provide maximum availability of all production plant and support equipment. To ensure that the engineering shift is effective, flexible, and developed to meet current and future site demands. To implement initiatives that drive out costs, improve OEE and waste reduction.

Skills and Qualifications

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (Electrical or Multi-skilled)
• ONC or BTEC equivalent
• HNC (desirable)
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance skills
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.

Please send your CV directly to Ryan Allmark (url removed).

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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