Engineering Shift Manager

HelloFresh; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in the UK is seeking an Engineering Shift Manager to lead a team of Automation Engineers. You will be responsible for driving high standards, improving processes, and ensuring operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and knowledge of automation systems in a manufacturing environment. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including gym membership and private medical insurance.

Benefits

70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes

Free onsite parking

Gym membership

Bupa private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory role in an automated environment.
• Strong leadership experience in managing engineering teams.
• Good understanding of data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of Automation Engineers.
• Develop maintenance procedures to minimize downtime.
• Identify opportunities for process automation.

Skills

Knowledge of automation systems

Leadership and people management

Communication and interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Understanding of safety regulations

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Engineering Shift Manager
Location: Smart parc, Spondon, Derby DE21 7HW
Contract Hours: DAYS - Wednesday to Saturday, 42 hour week
Shift Pattern: 4 on 3 off shift pattern

What’s On The Table

• 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
• Free onsite parking (including 90 EV spaces)
• Gym membership
• Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
• Nursery support scheme (save up to 40% on your nursery fees)
• Earn up to £500 with our Referral Program
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group Life Assurance
• Company pension scheme
• Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme

About The Job

We’re currently on the hunt for an Engineering Shift Manager to join our passionate and hardworking team. Reporting into the Senior Engineering Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading a team of Automation Engineers in one of the UK's fastest growing food companies. You’ll drive excellent standards, improve processes and enhance efficiency whilst mentoring your team, to ensure we provide an exceptional product to our customers, each and every delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide leadership to a team of Automation Engineers, Reliability Engineers and Junior Engineers
• Coaching, guiding and mentoring at all levels of the shift
• Develop and implement maintenance procedures and schedule to minimise downtime and maximise equipment reliability
• Identify opportunities for process automation and improvement to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for spare parts, equipment upgrades, and technical support
• Lead root cause analysis processes and continuous improvement projects
• Monitor KPIs, analyse data, and identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization

Qualifications / Who You Are

• Strong knowledge of automation systems, material handling equipment, and warehouse management systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders cross functionally
• Strong leadership and people management experience
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role in an automated manufacturing or distribution center environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Good understanding of data reporting to the business

Next Steps / Health & Safety

Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks. You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment, we will process Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to the successful individual. Failure to disclose relevant information at application or throughout the process could affect your employment with the company.