Engineering Shift Manager

Engineering Shift Manager

Location:

Market Drayton

Type:
Full Time, Permanent

Salary:
Up to £56,500 depending on experience

Hours:

4 on 4 off days and nights 06:45 - 18:45, and 18:45 - 06:45

• Support management in overseeing daily departmental operations.
• Supervise and contribute to completion of planned maintenance (PMs) to meet KPIs.
• Communicate breakdowns and repairs clearly via verbal updates, email, and Holis Tech reports.
• Carry out major mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance PM effectiveness.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Maintenance, Operations, and QA teams.
• Oversee pre-startup checks of production equipment.
• Identify and drive efficiency and productivity improvements across the plant.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, legislation, and best practices.
• Assign, train, develop, and supervise engineering staff on shift.
• Ensure all activities are conducted without compromising health and safety.
• Monitor engineers and contractors to ensure safe working practices.
• Promote and uphold H&S standards at all times.
• Ensure engineering representation at H&S meetings.
• Support and maintain food safety and quality standards in all engineering activities.

• Relevant engineering qualification (e.g. mechanical, electrical, or multi‑skilled discipline)
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience supervising or leading engineering teams on shift
• Strong background in planned and reactive maintenance systems (e.g. CMMS like Holis Tech)
• Competent in fault finding and repairing mechanical and electrical systems
• Good understanding of preventative maintenance and continuous improvement
• Ability to analyse equipment performance and identify efficiency improvements
• Familiarity with production equipment start‑up and shutdown procedures
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work
• Strong leadership and team management skills

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in‑store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points – available at selected sites
• 24/7 access to Grocery Aid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub – free on‑demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support – from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools – including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards