Job Description
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
- 01453 852544
Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
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