Engineering Shift Lead

Job Title: Engineering Shift Manager Department: Engineering Salary: £54,000 - £56,000 Shifts: Monday - Friday (08:00 - 16:00 Must be flexible) About the Role Our client is a leading food manufacturing business who are currently investing heavily into various sites across the country. They are currently looking for an Engineering Shift Lead to join them working as a number 2 to the Site Engineering Manager. This position offers great experience for someone who is looking to progress into key leadership roles within a maintenance team. Key Responsibilities Leadership & People Management * Lead, coach, and develop engineering teams to maximise capability, engagement, and performance. * Set clear expectations around safety, behaviours, standards, and accountability. * Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and skills development. * Maintain training plans, competency frameworks, and engineering skills matrices. * Drive performance management, attendance management, and employee development. Operational & Engineering Excellence * Coordinate engineering resources effectively to support operational priorities. * Drive plant reliability, equipment effectiveness, and engineering performance. * Lead Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities and ensure completion targets are met. * Reduce downtime through effective fault finding, breakdown response, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. * Use engineering data and KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Compliance & Safety * Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, GMP, and all relevant legislation. * Support audits, compliance checks, and incident investigations. * Maintain accurate engineering records and maintenance documentation. About You Essential Skills & Experience * Recognised engineering qualification (electrical, mechanical, or multi-skilled). * Proven engineering fault-finding and problem-solving ability. * Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, production, or similar environments. * Experience leading or supervising engineering teams. * Experience using CMMS or maintenance management systems. Desirable * PLC and controls experience. * Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement knowledge. * Project management experience. * Experience within complex manufacturing environments. * Budget or cost centre awareness. * Contractor management experience. What We’re Looking For We are seeking someone who is: * A strong and visible leader with a proactive approach. * Organised, resilient, and results-driven. * Passionate about people development and continuous improvement. * Data-led with strong analytical and decision-making skills. * Able to balance technical expertise with effective team leadership. * Collaborative and confident working cross-functionally