Maintenance Shift Leader - J0051057

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Shift Leader is responsible for the day‑to‑day management of the maintenance shift team, ensuring production is fully supported and operating at maximum efficiency while maintaining compliance with all safety standards. This includes monitoring equipment, developing and training team members to build capability and ensure high performance, coordinating resources, working closely with Production and other departments, delivering preventative maintenance, and managing breakdowns across mechanical, electrical and robotic equipment, including software fault finding and programming.

Ensure the effective maintenance and timely repair of all current and future site and production equipment, while proactively identifying and implementing necessary modifications and continuous improvements. Monitor equipment and processes, resolving issues promptly to achieve performance targets. Identify and drive process and equipment improvements.

Provide a clear and concise handover of all engineering and production issues or concerns including details of containment actions and countermeasures to the incoming shift and maintenance leadership team, delivered through both verbal updates and written communication.

Work closely with Production teams to prioritise activities and optimise performance across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People (SQCDP).

Manage maintenance team resourcing, including workload planning and holiday cover, to ensure consistent production support. Coordinate labour and resources to meet operational schedules and business requirements. Lead, motivate and support the development and training of team members, promoting a strong team culture focused on collaboration, accountability and safety.

Monitor equipment and processes, resolving issues promptly to achieve performance targets. Identify and drive process and equipment improvements. Carry out fault finding, repair and maintenance of PLC‑controlled production equipment, plan and execute preventative maintenance activities, and troubleshoot, repair and maintain high‑volume PLC‑controlled production equipment to support short‑to‑medium‑term process/area improvements.

Support the improvement and modification of production, assembly and test equipment. Maintain site electrical and mechanical services and assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment.

Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in line with health, safety and environmental standards. Promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements and proactively identify and mitigate risks.

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and automated systems, including PLC fault finding
• Experience in preventative and reactive maintenance with a focus on continuous improvement
• Structured and logical approach to fault diagnosis and problem solving
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements, promoting safe working practices
• Effective team leader with the ability to motivate, manage workloads and develop others
• Works closely with Production to support operational performance
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks under pressure
• Strong communication skills across all levels
• Proactive mindset with a focus on performance and improvement
• Relevant qualifications and experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment

• ONC/HNC in Engineering (or equivalent qualification or experience) preferred
• City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent qualification or experience) in Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline
• NVQ Level 2 C3 (or equivalent practical experience)
• Apprenticeship‑trained or equivalent hands‑on experience, additional relevant technical or safety certifications (desirable)