Automation Shift Engineering Lead - 3 on 3 off

GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales); Sideway; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site canteen

33 days annual leave

Pension with employer contribution

GP consultations

Retail discounts

Loans and savings

Mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Engineering Shift Manager to lead a heavily automated distribution operation. You will manage a team of up to 15 engineers and maintenance colleagues, drive reliability, and maximise system availability across advanced automated materials handling equipment.

This permanent, full-time role operates a 3 on/3 off shift pattern (06:00-18:00 and 18:00-06:00), with emphasis on safety, performance, and proactive maintenance in a fast-paced logistics

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering leadership with responsibility for a team on shift.
• Experience in supply chain/logistics environments is essential.
• Level 3 City and Guilds or BTEC ONC in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering required.
• Automation and heavy machinery experience desirable.
• Excellent communication skills in verbal and written form.
• Ability to work under pressure and monitor targets continuously.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of up to 15 people (Engineers, Maintenance colleagues and Jam fixers)
• Manage engineering performance targets on shift to achieve agreed KPI's on productivity, quality and cost
• Complete all team performance reviews and 1-2-1's for direct reports, accurately and within timeframe
• Ensure all plant and equipment are maintained in accordance with site approved maintenance schedules and relevant legal standards
• Be proactive and reactive to maintenance requirement, identify and complete root cause analyses of repetitive issues
• Ensure fault escalation is communicated in a timely manner to the Operations teams including estimated time of recovery in breakdown situations
• Accurately record all data which is required for systems analysis and reporting and document what repairs have been affected to correct any issues
• Develop strong management capability through effective performance management, coaching, mentoring and development of teams and individuals

Skills

Engineering leadership

People management

Automation experience

Maintenance planning

KPI management

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 City and Guilds or BTEC ONC in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Engineering Shift Manager to lead a heavily automated distribution operation. You will manage a team of up to 15 engineers and maintenance colleagues, drive reliability, and maximise system availability across advanced automated materials handling equipment.

This permanent, full-time role operates a 3 on/3 off shift pattern (06:00-18:00 and 18:00-06:00), with emphasis on safety, performance, and proactive maintenance in a fast-paced logistics