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Engineering Shift Manager

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Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
£53k - 56k per year
Permanent
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Job Title: Engineering Shift Manager

Salary: £53,000 - £56,000 + contributory pension

Location: Leeds

 

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Engineering Shift Manager to join a leading food manufacturing business on a permanent basis.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage engineering teams of 10-15 engineers across 2 manufacturing sites
  • Work closely with the Head of Engineering and senior leadership team to minimise plant downtime
  • Ensure all preventative maintenance activities are completed effectively to avoid production disruption
  • Carry out and support both electrical and mechanical reactive and proactive maintenance
  • Investigate machinery breakdowns and equipment failures to establish root causes
  • Action repairs efficiently and accurately record all maintenance activities to identify recurring faults
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on plant productivity and efficiency
  • Ensure engineering stores, spare parts, materials, and equipment are available when required
  • Collaborate with production and operations teams to support manufacturing performance
  • Maintain high standards of health, safety, food safety, and engineering compliance
  • Drive engineering best practice across both manufacturing sites

 

Skills & Experience Required

  • Proven leadership experience within an engineering or maintenance management role
  • Strong electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge within manufacturing or FMCG
  • Experience managing engineering teams within fast-paced production environments
  • Excellent fault-finding and root cause analysis skills
  • Ability to prioritise workloads and manage engineering activity across multiple sites
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate engineering teams
  • Experience delivering preventative maintenance strategies and reducing downtime
  • Knowledge of food manufacturing standards including HACCP, COSHH, and GMP
  • Proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence

 

Essential Qualifications

  • Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification
  • BTEC / ONC / HNC / HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Relevant engineering leadership or supervisory experience

 

Role Details

  • A Highly Competitive salary
  • Growing FMCG company
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Good Pension scheme 
  • Career progression opportunities

 

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with your availability.

For more information, please contact:

Charlie Boulton

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