Shift Team Leader

Pioneer Selection Ltd

Posted 5 days ago, valid for a month

Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire FY5 4JZ, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Shift Engineering Team Leader position is available in Thornton, Lancashire, offering a salary range of £47,000 to £49,500 based on experience, skills, and qualifications, with opportunities for enhanced overtime.
This role requires a minimum of previous leadership experience and candidates must be multi-skilled in both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
Applicants should possess a recognized qualification such as NVQ Level 3 or ONC and be IT literate, with experience in CMMS systems and Sharepoint.
The position involves a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, with a mix of 40% office work and 60% hands-on responsibilities, and is open to candidates from manufacturing or forces backgrounds.
The company offers a competitive benefits package including a pension contribution, personalized training, and opportunities for career progression.

Shift Engineering Team Leader

Shift: 4 on 4 off (2 days and 2 nights) x7 rotations, with 18 day blocks off inbetween

Salary: £47,000 - £49,500 depending on experience, skills and qualifications (Plenty of overtime paid at enhanced rates)

Location: Thornton (Lancashire)

My client based in Thornton is looking for a Shift Engineering Team Leader to join their expanding team. This role is due to company expansion and will involve responsibilities across multiple functions within the company, requiring flexibility and adaptability to meet operational demands. The successful Shift Engineering Team Leader will need to have had previous leadership experience and be multi skilled, with both electrical and mechanical skills. The Shift Engineering Team Leader must also be IT literate, with experience using internal CMMS systems and Sharepoint. The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

This role is around 40% office based and 60% hands on

Requirements for the Shift Engineering Team Leader:

Multi Skilled - Either electrical or mechanical bias, 80/20 split either way
Must be Apprentice trained or have a full recognised qualification (NVQ Level 3 or ONC)
Open to backgrounds - manufacturing or forces
Previous leadership experience ESSENTIAL
Must be PC and IT literate
Candidates must already live in or around the Preston area and be commutable to site

Benefits for the Shift Engineering Team Leader:

Enhanced overtime rates
Pension contribution up to 5%
Personalised training and development plan
Plenty of opportunities to progress within the business
External training courses provided
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing to support mental health
Free on site parking
Childcare vouchers
Job stability - The company are constantly expanding

** This is an opportunity not to be missed! Interviews happening NOW **

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert or contact Helen Brown on

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