Shift Leader - Mechanical

Home Bargains; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday including bank &

Public holiday allowance rising to 33"

Contributable Company pension scheme

Job summary

Home Bargains in Huyton, Liverpool, seeks a Shift Leader - Mechanical to oversee mechanical lines, lead a multidisciplinary team of operators, and drive uptime and efficiency. You’ll maintain tissue converting machinery, diagnose faults, and ensure safe, compliant operation across day and night shifts.

Experience in FMCG, strong troubleshooting, and ability to read schematics are essential. You will work rotating 6:00am–6:00pm and 6:00pm–6:00am shifts, with a competitive hourly rate and pension

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG environments, preferably tissue converting.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and fault diagnosis ability.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Proficient with pneumatics, hydraulics and automated systems.
• Capable of using hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary operations team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of operators on mechanical lines.
• Operate equipment to target standards and production aims.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on tissue converting machinery and packaging lines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical faults and implement downtime-reducing solutions.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance ensuring safe operation (LOTO-PTW).
• Collaborate with production to minimise downtime and document activities.
• Assist with new equipment installations and manage contractor relationships.
• Support continuous improvement and maintenance procedure development.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Team leadership

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

• £26.78 per hour (plus 19% NSA paid between 10pm to 6am)
• Average 38.61 hours per week working 3 days on, 3 days off, on a rotating basis across both day shifts (6:00am–6:00pm) and night shifts (6:00pm–6:00am).
• Based in Huyton, Liverpool.
• 28 days paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 33 days upon 5 years' service
• Contributable Company pension scheme

Job Introduction

Are you ready to be part of an innovative and fast-growing company?

Our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility specialises in the production of a wide range of tissue paper products, including toilet tissue, kitchen towels, and other everyday essentials.

As part of one of the UK's newest and most advanced manufacturing operations, you will benefit from our extensive expertise and strong infrastructure, with exciting plans for rapid expansion in the near future.

As a Shift Leader - Mechanical, you will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining the converting lines to ensure optimal efficiencies are attained. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of operators and troubleshoot mechanical systems to ensure seamless production operations. The role will involve reducing downtime, enhancing efficiency, and contributing to the overall success of the operation.

Job Overview

• Leading a multidisciplinary team of operators.
• Operating equipment to the required standards while achieving set production targets.
• Performing routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems, including tissue converting machinery, packaging equipment, and ancillary systems.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical faults, implementing effective solutions to minimise downtime.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and ensuring equipment operates efficiently and safely (including LOTO-PTW).
• Collaborating with production teams to minimise downtime and address issues, while documenting maintenance activities and ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Assisting with new equipment installations and managing contractor relationships.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and developing maintenance procedures to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
• Previous experience in a similar role within an FMCG environment, preferably in tissue paper converting.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and automated systems.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong communication and collaboration skills.