Shift Maintenance Lead

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, trouble-shooting, 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 TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-11-18