Engineering Shift Manager

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life insurance

Gym access

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is recruiting an Engineering Shift Manager for a modern, fully automated manufacturing site in Milton Keynes. The role oversees a team of maintenance engineers, focusing on leadership, projects, PPMs and staff development while staying hands-on with electrical and mechanical maintenance.

The ideal candidate has extensive maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing, a recognised engineering qualification, and a proven track record of leading maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Hands on maintenance and fault-finding in a fast paced factory.
• Experience leading or managing a maintenance/engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of maintenance engineers and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Maintain high machinery uptime and efficiency through proactive leadership.
• Oversee pre-planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance and safety compliance.
• Balance hands-on technical work with leadership, projects, and training.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Team leadership

Hands-on maintenance

Electrical & mechanical

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

ENGINEERING SHIFT MANAGER

Job Title: Engineering Shift Manager

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £72,000

Shift: Days and Nights 12 hour

Sector - Factory Maintenance

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Engineering Shift Manager to join a state-of-the‑art, fully automated manufacturing site. The Engineering shift Manager will be leading a team of maintenance engineers whilst remaining hands on with electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, PPMs and breakdowns. The Engineering Shift Managers role is 80% hands off focusing on leadership, Projects, PPMs and Training and development of the engineers.

You will lead from the front, supporting the engineering team, coordinating maintenance activities and ensuring maximum machinery uptime and efficiency.

Non‑Negotiable Requirements of the Engineering Shift Manager

• Maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Hands on experience with pre‑planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance in a fast paced industrial factory.
• Previous experience leading, supervising or managing a team of maintenance engineers.
• Engineering Qualification

Requirements for the Engineering Shift Manager

• Must be Apprentice Trained
• Recognised engineering qualification.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing or leading a maintenance/engineering team.
• Strong hands on maintenance and fault‑finding experience.
• Willingness to remain hands on and support the engineering team with maintenance activities.

Desirable Requirements for the Engineering Shift Manager

• Experience working as a Engineering Manager/Maintenance Manager in the UK.
• Apprentice Trained
• Experience within a highly automated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with continuous improvement and reliability‑focused maintenance.

The Engineering Shift Manager will benefit from:

• Working for a market‑leading manufacturing business.
• Company benefits package including pension, life insurance, and gym access.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A role combining hands on engineering with team leadership and management responsibilities.