Maintenance Shift Engineer Team Leader

  • CV Technical
  • Loughborough, Leicestershire
  • Sep 01, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Shift Engineering Team Leader
Loughborough
3-shift pattern
51,803

We are supporting a well-established manufacturing business in Loughborough with the appointment of a Shift Engineering Team Leader.

The Role
This is a hands-on leadership position, responsible for leading a small team of engineers to ensure plant performance, reliability, and safety. You will:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop engineers within the maintenance team
  • Deliver preventative maintenance to minimise downtime and maximise output
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems
  • Drive improvements in OEE through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure high standards of safety, quality, and compliance across site

What We're Looking For

  • Time-served mechanical or electrical apprenticeship (minimum Level 3)
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team
  • Experience within industrial/manufacturing plant maintenance
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
  • Commitment to safety, reliability, and performance

The Package

  • Salary 51,803
  • Generous pension scheme and life assurance
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Career development and progression opportunities
  • Additional employee benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take the next step in their career and make a real impact in a forward-thinking manufacturing environment.

To apply, please submit your CV today.