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