Engineering Shift Manager

Alexander Steele; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery manufacturer in the UK is seeking an experienced Engineering Shift Manager to ensure smooth operations and maximize plant efficiency. You will work closely with shift leads and oversee engineering maintenance activities while managing staff performance. Ideal candidates will have a recognized engineering qualification and strong problem-solving skills. This role offers enhanced maternity/paternity leave, pension scheme, and extensive learning opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Company shop available at sites

Refer a Friend Scheme

Employee Recognition Awards

Extensive Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification.
• Demonstrate organising competence.
• Problem solving skills.
• Motivate and encourage others as well as self.
• People management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Manufacturing Shift Leads to identify and resolve engineering issues.
• Ensure smooth running of operations and maximise plant efficiency.
• Set and manage engineering work schedules.
• Provide hands-on technical support to Shift Engineers.
• Manage staff performance and oversee contractors.

Skills

Problem solving skills

People management skills

Excellent communication skills

Motivational skills

Organising competence

Education

Recognised engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job title

Engineering Shift Manager

Shift pattern

4 on 4 off days and nights rotation

Salary

£59,960

Reporting to

Engineering Manager

Location

Manchester

Job Overview

We have a new opportunity for an experienced Engineering Shift Manager for a client working within the bakery industry in Manchester. We're looking for a proactive and hands‑on individual to join our team. The Engineering Shift Manager will play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly by supporting the Engineering Maintenance Manager with the day‑to‑day running of the Engineering Department. You'll be the link between engineering and production, ensuring work schedules are met, resources are maximised, and maintenance activities drive plant efficiency. My client is a leading speciality bakery manufacturer. We constantly raise quality and efficiency standards and build long‑term relationships with major multiple retailers and the foodservice channel.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Manufacturing Shift Leads to identify and resolve engineering issues.
• Ensure the smooth running of operations and maximise plant efficiency.
• Set and manage engineering work schedules while driving continuous improvement across the department.
• Provide hands‑on technical support to Shift Engineers, helping them adopt a proactive approach to maintenance through motivation, coaching, and skills development, as well as identifying any training needs.
• Manage staff performance, dealing with absence, disciplinary matters, and grievances when necessary.
• Oversee contractors working on site and ensure they follow agreed practices to maintain both health & safety standards and technical integrity.
• Involve in repair and project work.
• Play an active part in daily engineering and production meetings, using them to share updates, gather information, and address any issues.
• Work with the hygiene team to ensure food safety policies are in place.
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager in their absence and carry out any other duties as required.

Requirements

• Recognised engineering qualification.
• Demonstrate organising competence.
• Problem solving skills.
• Motivate and encourage others as well as self.
• Actively use CMMS to allocate PPMs and work orders raised to the shift teams, ensuring work orders are completed on schedule with detailed accounts captured.
• People management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

What's in it for you?

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to allow quality time with your new arrival.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme for our employees.
• Death in Service Benefit.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (open to colleagues and their families).
• Company shop available at sites (heavily discounted, yummy products!).
• Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral – t&cs dependent).
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities (including opportunities for sponsored professional memberships and our own in‑house development course!).