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.