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Engineering Shift Manager

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 53,000 - 56,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Shift Manager

Salary: £53,(Apply online only) - £56,(Apply online only) + 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

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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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