Shift engineering team leader
Shift engineering team leader – Pentrith - £45,000 + Training
The Job:
Our client is looking for a proactive shift engineering team leader to oversee mill operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. This hands-on role requires strong leadership and technical expertise in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with full site responsibility during shifts on a 4 on, 4 off pattern (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off).
Key duties include executing production plans, maintaining Health & Safety compliance (ISO45001), optimizing machine performance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities also cover equipment maintenance, attendance management, customer complaint resolution, accident investigations, and team training while ensuring high hygiene standards.
As a well-established business in the feed milling sector, our client values quality, innovation, and employee development. They offer structured training, career progression, and a supportive team environment, making this an excellent opportunity for a driven manufacturing professional.
The Candidate:
1. Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment
2. Feed mill experience preferred but not essential
3. Strong technical understanding of mill or production operations (SAP & DSL knowledge beneficial)
4. Health & Safety qualifications, such as IOSH Managing Safely
5. FLT Licence & First Aid certification (3-day course) preferred
6. Strong problem-solving abilities with a forward-thinking and proactive approach
7. Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging at all levels
8. Engineering background or time-served engineer qualification is an advantage
The Package:
- Salary £46,000 per annum, negotiable based on experience
- Professional development & training opportunities
- Workplace benefits including health & safety training and career progression
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