Engineering Shift Manager - Manchester

Silven; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Manchester seeks an experienced engineering team leader to oversee maintenance operations. The role involves leading a shift team, focusing on continuous improvement and addressing plant performance issues. Ideal candidates will have a strong mechanical and electrical background, and prior experience in the FMCG sector is preferred. This position offers excellent training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified engineer, ideally apprentice trained, with experience in planned and reactive maintenance.
• Electrically biased with strong mechanical knowledge.
• Experience leading, coaching or motivating engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small shift maintenance team focusing on plant performance.
• Work closely with Production Managers to minimise downtime.
• Support engineers with guidance and address training needs.

Job description

About the Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll remain ‘hands-on’ while leading a small shift maintenance team. You’ll be given the opportunity to develop your team, be involved in projects, and focus on improving plant performance. Key responsibilities include:

• Working closely with Production Managers to identify and resolve issues to minimise downtime.
• Supporting engineers in your team, proving guidance and advice while looking for any potential training needs.
• Setting workloads and priorities while on shift and maintaining accurate records on the site’s CMMS.
• Ensuring a focus on continuous improvement, addressing recurring issues and looking for new, more effective ways of working.

Shift Pattern: 4 on/off (2 days/nights)

About You

This role would suit somebody with experience of leading a team or an engineer looking for progression.

• Qualified engineer, ideally apprentice trained, with a strong background in planned and reactive maintenance, ideally in Food or FMCG manufacturing.
• Electrically biased with strong mechanical knowledge and experience.
• Organised and adaptable, able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading, coaching or motivating engineering teams.
• Confident communicator with contractor management experience.

Why Apply?

This is a profitable, high-performing site within a business committed to investing in its people. You’ll have ongoing training and development opportunities and the chance to make a real impact.