Shift Lead Engineer – FMCG Plant

Deeside Cereals; Sealand Manor; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave

Bonus scheme

Life Assurance

Discounted staff shop

Free parking

Weetastars rewards

Job summary

Deeside Cereals is seeking an Engineering Shift Supervisor to lead and coordinate all engineering activities on a fast-paced FMCG shift. The role drives reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across process, packaging and auxiliary equipment.

You will manage Shift Engineers, prioritise tasks, and provide hands-on guidance while ensuring compliance with food safety and legal requirements. This is a full‑time, on‑site role at Deeside with strong leadership expectations.

Qualifications

• Qualified engineer to HNC and/or NVQ Level 3 (electrical, mechanical or multiskilled).
• Strong multiskilled engineering experience in automated, continuous manufacturing environments.
• Experience supervising or directing engineering work is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct leadership of Shift Engineers during the shift and allocate tasks.
• Coordinate maintenance workload in real‑time based on breakdowns and production needs.
• Provide coaching and hands‑on support to engineers on shift and lead handovers.
• Lead and support installation, commissioning and repair activities on shift and supervise contractors.
• Drive improvements in equipment performance and safety across shift operations.
• Lead shift meetings, toolbox talks and performance updates as required.

Skills

Multiskilled engineering

Leadership

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

HNC/NVQ3 (Electrical/Mechanical)

Tools

Packaging automation

Drive systems

Integrated control systems

Job description

Deeside Cereals is seeking an Engineering Shift Supervisor to lead and coordinate all engineering activities on a fast-paced FMCG shift. The role drives reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across process, packaging and auxiliary equipment.

You will manage Shift Engineers, prioritise tasks, and provide hands-on guidance while ensuring compliance with food safety and legal requirements. This is a full‑time, on‑site role at Deeside with strong leadership expectations.