Engineeirng Shift Manager

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Engineering Shift Manager Department:
Engineering Salary: £54,000 - £56,000

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Monday - Friday (08:00 - 16:00 Must be flexible) About the Role Our client is a leading food manufacturing business who are currently investing heavily into various sites across the country. They are currently looking for an Engineering Shift Lead to join them working as a number 2 to the Site Engineering Manager. This position offers great experience for someone who is looking to progress into key leadership roles within a maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & People Management Lead, coach, and develop engineering teams to maximise capability, engagement, and performance. Set clear expectations around safety, behaviours, standards, and accountability. Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and skills development. Maintain training plans, competency frameworks, and engineering skills matrices. Drive performance management, attendance management, and employee development. Operational & Engineering Excellence Coordinate engineering resources effectively to support operational priorities.

Drive plant reliability, equipment effectiveness, and engineering performance. Lead Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities and ensure completion targets are met. Reduce downtime through effective fault finding, breakdown response, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Use engineering data and KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Compliance & Safety Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, GMP, and all relevant legislation.

Support audits, compliance checks, and incident investigations. Maintain accurate engineering records and maintenance documentation. About You Essential Skills & Experience Recognised engineering qualification (electrical, mechanical, or multi-skilled). Proven engineering fault-finding and problem-solving ability.

Experience with in FMCG, food manufacturing, production, or similar environments. Experience leading or supervising engineering teams. Experience using CMMS or maintenance management systems. Desirable PLC and controls experience. Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement knowledge. Project management experience.

Experience with in complex manufacturing environments. Budget or cost centre awareness. Contractor management experience.

What Were Looking For We are seeking someone who is: A strong and visible leader with a proactive approach. Organised, resilient, and results-driven. Passionate about people development and continuous improvement. Data-led with strong analytical and decision-making skills. Able to balance technical expertise with effective team leadership. Collaborative and confident working cross-functionally.