Engineering Shift Manager

Winsearch; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Rochdale is seeking a Shift Engineering Manager to oversee engineering operations across a large distribution site. The successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplined team to ensure efficient maintenance, focusing on KPI achievement and continuous improvement. This role involves hands-on leadership and the opportunity to drive engineering excellence in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and unique shift patterns offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing engineering teams in a high-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering shifts across a 24-hour operation.
• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance in line with KPIs.
• Focus on achieving qualitative and quantitative business objectives.

Job description

Shift Engineering Manager

Location : Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Salary : £60,000

Shift : Continental Shifts - 4 on, 4 off (Days & Nights)

We're working with one of the UK's most advanced and dynamic distribution operations, supporting a major retail brand with a vast, automated 24 / 7 logistics site covering over one million square feet. The business continues to grow, invest, and modernise its engineering function, creating opportunities for forward-thinking leaders who can drive reliability, efficiency, and people performance.

Role Overview

You will lead and manage engineering shifts across a large 24-hour operation, providing clear direction and hands on leadership to multi disciplined engineering teams to support internal and external customers across two large distribution centres. Your focus will be on delivering both qualitative and quantitative business objectives, achieving KPI targets, and driving continuous improvement in both engineering performance and people.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and motivate a team of multi-skilled engineers, service engineers, and assistants to deliver planned and reactive maintenance in line with KPIs.

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