Engineering Shift Manager

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Edinburgh is looking for an Engineering Shift Manager to lead a specialized team in a high-paced manufacturing environment. The role requires proven leadership skills and a strong background in engineering, focusing on performance and continuous improvement. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Opportunity for career development

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing an engineering team within FMCG or manufacturing.
• Experience using continuous improvement tools (e.g., TPM).
• Strong background in relevant engineering and management tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 5 engineers to ensure optimal plant performance.
• Manage all aspects of HR for your team, including performance management.
• Champion safety and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Continuous Improvement

Team Development

Education

HND or higher in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office (Excel expertise)

Job description

Job Description

Engineering Shift Manager

Location: Edinburgh

2/3/2 Shift Pattern - Days & Nights

Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing are delighted to support our client in recruiting a Engineering Team Leader to join their high-performing engineering team at a leading FMCG manufacturing site in Edinburgh.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to drive performance, reliability, and continuous improvement while fostering a collaborative and safe working culture.

Why Join?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Lead & Develop a Skilled Engineering Team
• Work in a Fast-Paced, High-Volume Production Environment
• Drive Continuous Improvement & Technical Excellence

The Role:

As an Engineering Team Leader, you will:

• Lead and develop a team of 5 engineers to ensure optimal plant performance.
• Work closely with Operations to foster a one-team approach across the shift.
• Deliver against key site KPIs, driving efficiency and reliability.
• Manage all aspects of HR for your team, including return-to-work processes, 1-to-1s, and performance management.
• Identify skills gaps and implement development plans.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are completed and CMMS is updated.
• Champion safety and compliance, ensuring a safe working environment.

What You’ll Need:

• HND or higher in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven leadership experience managing an engineering team within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using continuous improvement tools (e.g., TPM).
• Strong background in CMMS & Microsoft Office (Excel expertise required).
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and influencing skills.

Apply now or contact:

Caroline Strachan

07825 450 978

[e-mail]