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Lead Shift Engineer

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Lead Shift Engineer
£45,000-£50,000 + Shift + No Call Out + Overtime + Specialist Industrial Training + Company Pension + Medical Scheme + Holidays
Location: Dagenham

A opportunity had become available for a qualified Lead shift engineer. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join an established manufacturer who can offer guaranteed job security, a modern work environment and a fantastic work life balance due to the hours on offer.

This long running company has sites across the world covering everything from food manufacturing to renewable energy. Within the UK they have a massive presence particularly in the natural products and renewable fuel markets, and large-scale industrial sites spread across England.

The core responsibilities of this role will be the managing and overseeing a team of people that maintenance of production machinery across the site as well as reporting to the Engineering Manager about projects, problems and health and safety issues. To achieve this the right candidate will have previous experience with hands on electrical and mechanical Maintenance Engineering and hold engineering qualifications and time served in a leadership role.

This is a great role for someone who wants to future-proof their career by joining a large and secure company where they can benefit from a good overall package, predictable hours, and a great team atmosphere.

The role:

  • 4 On 4 Off split between days and nights
  • Experience working within a team lead role
  • Supporting with site operations where required
  • Carrying out risk assessments for works and ensuring H&S guidelines are adhered to.
  • Maintaining an accurate record of works undertaken


The person

  • Recognised Electrical qualifications/apprenticeship or time served.
  • Experience working within a team lead role
  • Experience in a production/process environment e.g FMCG, Chemicals, Water (advantageous)
  • Capable of following H&S policies and procedures
  • Dual Skilled mechanical/Electrical
  • Must be used to working at height.
  • Confident with valve replacements and basic pneumatics.


Reference Number: BBBH183757
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now", or contact Christopher Palmer at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.