Maintenance Shift Lead x2

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