Engineering Shift Leader

Howdens; Howden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade kitchen supplier, Howdens Joinery, is seeking an Engineering Shift Leader at their Howden site. The role involves overseeing engineering activities, leading a team to drive maintenance excellence, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications in engineering and health and safety, alongside leadership skills, to contribute to world-class asset care and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive salary and shift allowance

Excellent pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)

Free daily meal at on-site canteen

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Opportunity to buy extra holidays

Share save scheme

Qualifications

• Formal Health and Safety qualification required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in Continuous Improvement highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee maintenance and engineering activities.
• Lead implementation of maintenance practices and problem-solving.
• Manage a team of engineers to ensure optimal asset performance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Risk Management

Maintenance Practices

Education

HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

CIEH Level 3 Health & Safety

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

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• Week 3 - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday - 6pm-6am
• 7 days off
  
  

Location | Howden (On site)

Contract Type | Full-Time – Permanent

Shift Pattern

• Week 1 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 6am-6pm
• Week 2 - Monday, Tuesday - 6am-6pm, Wednesday, Thursday - 6pm-6am
• Week 3 - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday - 6pm-6am
• 7 days off
  
  

Howden Joinery is recruiting an Engineering Shift Leader to join our Engineering team at our Howden site in East Yorkshire.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing maintenance and engineering activities across manufacturing to ensure optimal asset performance, reliability, and quality.

As a confident and proactive leader, you will directly manage a team of engineers and support the maintenance activities of operators, driving world-class asset care while upholding the highest standards of safety.

What will you be doing as an Engineering Shift Leader:

• Supports and leads the implementation of best-in-class maintenance practices.
• Drives root cause analysis and problem-solving to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Coordinates complex fault-finding and escalates when needed.
• Develops PM schedules and calibration standards in CMMS.
• Improves maintenance KPIs and leads critical spares reviews.
• Manages spare parts and extends component lifecycle.
• Plans, allocates, and oversees maintenance team tasks to ensure quality completion.
• Signs off maintenance on critical assets and ensures accurate time recording.
• Conducts 1:1s to identify training needs and support team development.
• Leads equipment risk assessments, SOP creation, and dynamic risk management.
• Acts as deputy for the Maintenance Manager during out-of-hours operations.
• Promotes safety, risk reduction, and statutory compliance.
• Oversees contractor activities and manages PTWs.
  
  

What do you need to qualify for the Engineering Shift Leader:

• Formal Health and Safety qualification
• CIEH Level 3 Health & Safety
• NEBOSH general Certificate (preferred)
• HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Desirable)
• Continuous Improvement experience
• Supervisory experience (Desirable)
  
  

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary, shift allowance and bonus scheme
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• Free daily meal at on-site canteen
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays per year & opportunity to buy extra holidays.
• Share save scheme.
• Exceptional reward and recognition events
  
  

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.2bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How To Apply

We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as an Engineering Shift Leader, then we are keen to hear from you.

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Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email [e-mail] with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials, Retail, and Design Services

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