Engineering Shift Manager

We are looking for an experienced and driven Engineering Shift Manager to lead our engineering function during shift operations within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of production and packing equipment while supporting operational excellence across the site.

As Engineering Shift Manager, you will lead a team of engineers, drive a proactive maintenance culture, minimise downtime, and deliver continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, safety, and asset performance.

• Lead and develop the shift engineering team to maximise equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure rapid and effective response to equipment breakdowns, minimising production disruption.
• Manage and deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities to a high standard.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on equipment failures and implement robust corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with Production and Technical teams to improve plant performance and reliability.
• Support the successful delivery and commissioning of engineering improvement and CAPEX projects.
• Deliver key engineering KPIs including downtime reduction, PPM completion, and response times.

• Time-served or recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Previous experience in an Engineering Management or Engineering Team Leader role within Food Manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong understanding of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Experience in fault finding across mechanical, electrical, and automated systems.
• Knowledge of PUWER, LOLER, and Health & Safety legislation.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience using Root Cause Analysis techniques.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to play a key role in driving engineering excellence within a growing business.

If you are a proactive engineering leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about driving performance, safety, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.