Engineering Shift Manager

Nine Twenty; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturing site in Edinburgh is looking for an Engineering Shift Manager to enhance performance and reliability within their engineering team. This role involves leading a team, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring safety compliance. Suitable candidates will have strong engineering backgrounds and leadership experience, especially in manufacturing environments.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Opportunities for Team Development

Fast-Paced Work Environment

Focus on Continuous Improvement

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing an engineering team in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Experience with continuous improvement tools like TPM.
• Strong Excel skills in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 5 engineers to optimize plant performance.
• Deliver against site KPIs, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
• Champion safety and compliance within the working environment.

Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Influencing Skills

Education

HND or higher in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Engineering Shift Manager

Location: Edinburgh

Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing are delighted to support our client in recruiting a Engineering Shift Managerto 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.
• Experience working in a unionised environment is advantageous.

Apply now or contact:

Caroline Strachan

[e-mail]

07825 450 978