At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop engineering teams to maximise equipment reliability in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a growing food manufacturing company focused on engineering excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on performance and safety in a dynamic manufacturing setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in Engineering Management and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30708 - 40000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced and driven Engineering Shift Manager to lead our engineering function during shift operations within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment. This key leadership role is responsible for ensuring reliability, safety, and performance of production and packing equipment while supporting operational excellence across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the shift engineering team to maximise equipment reliability and efficiency.
- Ensure rapid and effective response to equipment breakdowns, minimising production disruption.
- Manage and deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities to a high standard.
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on equipment failures and implement robust corrective actions.
- Collaborate closely with Production and Technical teams to improve plant performance and reliability.
- Support the delivery and commissioning of engineering improvement and CAPEX projects.
- Deliver key engineering KPIs including downtime reduction, PPM completion, and response times.
What We're Looking For
- Time‑served or recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Previous experience in an Engineering Management or Engineering Team Leader role within Food Manufacturing or FMCG.
- Strong understanding of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
- Experience in fault finding across mechanical, electrical, and automated systems.
- Knowledge of PUWER, LOLER, and Health & Safety legislation.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop engineering teams.
- Strong problem‑solving skills with experience using Root Cause Analysis techniques.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- The chance to play a key role in driving engineering excellence within a growing business.
If you are a proactive engineering leader who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about driving performance, safety, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.
Engineering Shift Manager employer: G's Group
Join a dynamic and supportive team as an Engineering Shift Manager in our fast-paced food manufacturing environment, where your leadership will directly contribute to operational excellence and engineering innovation. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for career progression, all within a collaborative culture that values safety and continuous improvement. Be part of a growing business that empowers you to make a meaningful impact on equipment reliability and team development.
