Engineering Shift Team Leader

Your new company Are you an experienced and qualified Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to develop your experience in a leadership role and beyond? Do you have experience in an industrial environment working with heavy plant and equipment? Our client is seeking a maintenance shift team leader. Your new role In this role, you will work with the Engineering Manager, Supervisors, and Team Leaders within the Bulk and Break Department to ensure on-time delivery, continuous flow, customer satisfaction, and zero defects. You will be part of a rolling shift pattern, carrying out maintenance on heavy plant and equipment.You will complete planned and reactive maintenance activities and carry out modifications to all types of heavy plant and equipment. Liaising with operations to prioritise breakdown repairs, you will use fault-finding diagnostic techniques and equipment to reduce the impact of reactive maintenance. You will assist the management team when required in a range of activities, including project work, QA systems, and Health and Safety. It\’s vital that all activities are documented and carried out with due care and attention in line with our Health and Safety policy and HSE regulations. What you\’ll need to succeed Qualified to a minimum of ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. Experience working with heavy plant and equipment in an industrial environment, ideally within Bulk Handling operations or similar. Extensive practical experience with relevant plant and equipment, including conveyor systems and rotating equipment. Ability to fault find and problem solve, utilising diagnostic equipment. Previous experience in a supervisory position and knowledge of DSEAR, LOLER, and PUWER is desirable. Strong experience in managing and supervising contractors. Commitment to maintaining the safety of team members. Good working knowledge of permit to work systems and accident reporting. A full valid Driving Licence is essential for this role.What you\’ll get in return In addition to a competitive salary, our client has a strong track record of developing their people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers. Valuing and rewarding the workforce is important, which is why they offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as: Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension Excellent development and career progression opportunities. Promotion of good physical and mental health, with additional support available via their Employee Assistance Programme when required.What you need to do now If you\’re interested in this role, click \’apply now\’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn\’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C\’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)