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Engineering Deputy Shift Manager
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 57,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Rochdale
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Engineering Deputy Shift Manager
Location: Kingsway, Rochdale
Salary: Up to £57,000 (DOE)
Shift Pattern: Continental Shifts – 4 on, 4 off (Days & Nights)
We’re working with a high-performing, fully automated operation that runs 24/7 across two major distribution centres. The business continues to invest heavily in its people, processes, and technology to stay ahead in the world of advanced logistics and FMCG distribution.
Role Overview
As Engineering Deputy Shift Manager, you’ll support the Engineering Shift Manager in leading a team of multi-skilled engineers and support staff. You’ll play a key role in driving maintenance performance, delivering operational excellence, and fostering a proactive engineering culture across two large-scale sites.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Shift Manager in leading and developing a large team of multi-disciplined Engineers and Assistants.
Take full leadership responsibility in the absence of the Shift Manager.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement across performance, people, and process.
Deliver hands-on technical support, assisting with fault-finding, planned maintenance, and project work as required.
Manage day-to-day contractor performance and ensure adherence to SLA targets.
Conduct all aspects of people management including appraisals, RTWs, disciplinaries, and performance reviews.
Lead and engage your team through structured development plans and one-to-ones.
Promote best practice in Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with company and statutory obligations.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, HR, H&S, and Planning to ensure equipment uptime and resource efficiency.
Drive proactive maintenance planning through effective CMMS management and scheduling.
Lead and support CI projects aimed at reducing downtime and improving asset reliability.
About You
Experienced Engineering Leader from an automated warehouse, logistics, or FMCG background.
Time-served and qualified to HNC or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Confident in PLC/SCADA fault finding (Siemens preferred).
Proficient in CMMS systems (Agility experience advantageous).
Strong people leader — able to engage, develop, and motivate a diverse technical team.
Excellent communicator with sound decision-making skills.
Health & Safety qualified (IOSH or equivalent).
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with changing priorities.
Key Words: Engineering Shift Manager, Deputy Shift Manager, Maintenance Manager, Automated Distribution, FMCG, Continuous Improvement, CMMS, Siemens PLC, Multi-skilled Engineering, Leadership
Please contact Ryan Taylor at Winsearch for more information.
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