Job Description

2025-11-11
Shifts
Permanent
Engineer Shift Leader
Location: Stafford
Salary: Circa 55,000
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off, 12-hour shifts (rotating days and nights to support a 24/7 operation)
Are you an experienced engineering professional with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're looking for an Engineer Shift Leader to join our dynamic team at our Stafford site.
About the Role
As an Engineer Shift Leader, you'll lead a team of Engineering Technicians and Assistants, ensuring operational uptime and delivering technical projects that keep our fulfilment centre running smoothly. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll provide technical guidance, drive continuous improvement, and maintain safety and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Engineering Technicians and Assistants.
• Manage and execute the Pre-Planned Maintenance (PPM) schedule.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and procurement.
• Maintain and optimise the Fix System for issue resolution.
• Design, develop, and deploy engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and company standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects.
• Drive continuous improvement and system performance enhancements.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Civil, or similar).
• 7+ years' engineering experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in engineering tools and methodologies.

Desirable:

• Experience in retail or fulfilment environments.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with system architecture and scalability.

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Annual leave (including Bank Holidays), with increases after 2 years.
• Extra day off on your birthday.
• Pension plan, health insurance, and life assurance.
• Colleague discount and access to a voluntary benefits platform.

Interested? Apply now!
Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.
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Professional
Engineering
PC251111247474 - Coventry
Staffordshire
Health Insurance and Life Insurance in addition to standard benefits.
GBP
per annum
Health Insurance and Life Insurance in addition to standard benefits.

Skills Required