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Job Title: Maintenance Engineer Shift Leader
Location: Coalville
Shift Pattern: Panama Shift Pattern (Days and Nights)
Salary: up to £52,000 + Benefits
Our client, a global leader in automation solutions, is looking for a Maintenance Engineer Shift Leader to join their onsite team at a major customer site in Coalville. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role in a highly automated, cutting-edge environment.
Key responsibilities for the Maintenance Engineer Shift Leader:
Lead, mentor, and coordinate a small team of maintenance technicians
Act as the main liaison between the customer and the engineering team during your shift
Plan and carry out preventive maintenance (inspections, adjustments, spare part replacements)
Diagnose and resolve faults through corrective maintenance
Document activities and faults using the CMMS system
Manage shift handovers and compile detailed shift reports
Support spare parts logistics and contribute to warehouse organisation
Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly working environment
What we are looking:
Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant electrical/mechanical discipline
Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical maintenance
Health and safety awareness
Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused mindset
Ability to prioritise tasks under pressure
Leadership experience or clear potential to step into a leadership role
About Us:
Wills Consultants is an independent recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering, finance and office professionals. Wills Consultants has an extensive client base that ranges from the thriving SME sector through to national and international PLCs.
