Engineering Shift Manager

Morepeople 01780; Leicester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking an Engineering Shift Manager to ensure smooth operations in Leicester. The role involves overseeing a team of engineers, maintaining production standards, and driving performance improvements. Candidates should have relevant supervisory experience and engineering qualifications. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within engineering, ideally in food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Highly motivated and eager to become a valuable member of the team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of multi-skilled engineers and apprentices.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in plant performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Proactive mindset

Education

Recognised engineering qualification (electrical or mechanical)

Electrically qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

18th Edition qualification

Job description

About the Role

They are seeking a Engineering Shift Manager to join their team on a 4 on 4 off (days only, 6am-6pm). This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of their manufacturing processes and maintaining their high standards of production within the factory.

Why Work for Them

• Join an evolving team and be part of an exciting journey
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Continuous professional development and career progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• As Shift Engineering Manager, you\'ll oversee a team of multi-skilled engineers and apprentices, ensuring equipment and facilities are maintained to the highest standards.
• Leading the engineering team, driving performance and engagement.
• Delivering proactive and reactive maintenance to keep production lines running.
• Coordinating breakdown responses and minimising downtime.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in plant performance.
• Supporting projects and new equipment installations.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within engineering, ideally in food manufacturing or FMCG.
• A recognised engineering qualification (electrical or mechanical).
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Excellent communication and team leadership abilities.
• A proactive, improvement-focused mindset.
• Electrically qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• 18th Edition qualification
• A good team player with excellent communication skills
• Highly motivated and eager to become a valuable member of the team

How to Apply

Contact [e-mail] or call on 01780480530