Shift Engineering Team Leader (Operations & Maintenance)

JR United Kingdom; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

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Shift Engineering Team Leader (Operations & Maintenance), Thornton le Fen

Client:

PRS

Location:

Thornton, Lancashire

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Position: Shift Engineering Team Leader (Operations & Maintenance)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: up to £50K plus benefits package

Industry: Renewable & Recycling Processing

PRS Engineering has engaged with a new client, an exciting sustainable renewables expert with multiple plants across the UK. Due to an increase in activity and team expansion, we are looking to hire an Engineering Team Leader to join and lead the Operations and Maintenance team. This role will be working on a 5-shift system at the Thornton facility.

Ideally, you should have a background in Chemical, Processing, Recycling, Renewable Energy, or Industrial Manufacturing to meet industry requirements and working environment. Unfortunately, no visa sponsorship will be provided now or in the future. You must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. ILR status and dependent visas are ok to move forward.

Job Summary

The Shift Engineering Team Leader is key to keeping the plant running smoothly. This role covers a range of responsibilities across different areas of the business, so flexibility and adaptability are essential. Outside core operating hours, you'll take charge of the site and team, ensuring everything stays on track. You'll lead your team by following company policies and safety procedures, maintaining high safety standards, improving production processes, and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.

What you will bring

To be successful in this position, it is essential that you hold an ONC/HNC Mechanical or Electrical qualification or equivalent experience with supporting qualifications.

While training and development opportunities are provided and encouraged for our roles, the following skills and knowledge are desired:

• Recognised Health and Safety Qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH)
• Knowledge of processing applications and equipment within a waste treatment, chemical, or manufacturing industry.
• Ability to plan and co-ordinate work schedules.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and allocate resources effectively.
• Experience in leading a team, including coaching and developing team members.
• Ability to identify issues, analyse root causes, and implement solutions to ensure smooth running of operations.

What we offer you

• Company contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%.
• Death in Service cover – 4x Salary.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Company sick pay scheme – up to 26 weeks dependent on length of service.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• We offer training and personal development programmes to our employees to provide opportunities to develop and progress.
• Wellbeing support for mental health.
• All required PPE and other relevant equipment supplied.