Engineering Shift Manager

CV Consulting Ltd; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Chippenham seeks an experienced Electrical Engineering Team Leader to oversee engineering performance, lead a skilled maintenance team, and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a Level 3+ qualification, strong electrical fault-finding skills, and experience in the food or automated manufacturing sectors. This role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 per annum and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent position

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance teams in food, FMCG, or automated manufacturing.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for operational excellence.
• Strong ability to motivate and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of multi-skilled engineers.
• Oversee electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Manage PPM schedules and reactive maintenance.
• Champion health & safety standards.
• Collaborate with production and technical teams.
• Support improvement projects for efficiency.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Leadership skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

PLC diagnostics

Communication skills

Education

Level 3+ qualification

Job description

Overview

Electrical Engineering Team Leader / Shift Engineering Manager. Commutable from Bristol, Bath, Trowbridge, Swindon, Chippenham. £55,000 - £60,000 per annum + benefits. 4 on 4 off, Days - 6am to 6pm. About the Role: We're seeking an experienced and driven Electrical Engineering Team Leader / Shift Engineering Manager to lead and develop a skilled maintenance team within a leading food manufacturing facility. In this key role, you'll take ownership of engineering performance across your shift - ensuring that all machinery and systems run safely, efficiently, and reliably. You'll be hands-on in your approach, supporting your team with technical expertise while driving a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support a team of multi-skilled engineers across your shift.
• Oversee all electrical and mechanical maintenance on production, process and packaging equipment.
• Deliver effective PPM schedules and manage reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Apply strong electrical fault-finding skills and contribute to root cause analysis and long-term fixes.
• Champion health & safety, ensuring all work is completed to site and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with production and technical teams to achieve performance and reliability targets.
• Support and lead improvement projects across the site to enhance efficiency and equipment reliability.

About You

• Time-served, electrically biased multi-skilled engineer, ideally with a Level 3+ qualification.
• Experience leading or supervising maintenance teams in a food, FMCG, or automated manufacturing environment.
• Confident with electrical fault-finding, PLC diagnostics, and general mechanical systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate, guide and develop others.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What's in it for You

• Competitive salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum.
• Permanent, stable position with a well-established and respected food manufacturer.
• Real opportunities for professional growth and further upskilling.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment with strong leadership backing