I'm working with a leading UK food manufacturer that's investing heavily in its people, processes, and technology and they're looking for a Maintenance Engineering Shift Lead to join their high-performing site in Clitheroe.

If you're a hands-on engineer with strong leadership skills and a passion for driving improvements, this role will give you the autonomy, variety, and influence to make a real difference. You'll lead a skilled engineering team in a fast-paced production environment, keeping the lines running smoothly and ensuring standards are consistently high.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead and participate in preventative and reactive maintenance to achieve department KPIs Spot and implement improvements to maintenance plans using root cause analysis Keep downtime to a minimum through proactive planning and rapid response Manage stock, order parts, and control costs Oversee contractors and permit systems on shift Act as cover for the Maintenance Manager when required Maintain strict health, safety, and food safety compliance Coach, mentor, and motivate your team to deliver top performance

What We're Looking For

Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (multi-skilled preferred) Minimum 2 years as a time-served Engineer, ideally within food or FMCG manufacturing At least 1 year in a leadership role - or proven people-management skills Strong experience with Planned Preventative...