Engineering Shift Manager

Job Title: Engineering Shift Manager

Salary: £53,000 - £56,000 + contributory pension

Location: Leeds

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Engineering Shift Manager to join a leading food manufacturing business on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering teams of 10-15 engineers across 2 manufacturing sites
• Work closely with the Head of Engineering and senior leadership team to minimise plant downtime
• Ensure all preventative maintenance activities are completed effectively to avoid production disruption
• Carry out and support both electrical and mechanical reactive and proactive maintenance
• Investigate machinery breakdowns and equipment failures to establish root causes
• Action repairs efficiently and accurately record all maintenance activities to identify recurring faults
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on plant productivity and efficiency
• Ensure engineering stores, spare parts, materials, and equipment are available when required
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to support manufacturing performance
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, food safety, and engineering compliance
• Drive engineering best practice across both manufacturing sites

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven leadership experience within an engineering or maintenance management role
• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge within manufacturing or FMCG
• Experience managing engineering teams within fast-paced production environments
• Excellent fault-finding and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage engineering activity across multiple sites
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate engineering teams
• Experience delivering preventative maintenance strategies and reducing downtime
• Knowledge of food manufacturing standards including HACCP, COSHH, and GMP
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Essential Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification
• BTEC / ONC / HNC / HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Relevant engineering leadership or supervisory experience

Role Details

• A Highly Competitive salary
• Growing FMCG company
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Good Pension scheme 
• Career progression opportunities

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with your availability.

For more information, please contact:

Charlie Boulton

• (phone number removed)
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