Engineering Shift Lead
hace 12 días
Bemerton
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