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 and developing a team of multi-skilled engineers and support staff. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Shift Engineer or Team Leader ready to take the next step into management. You'll play a key role in driving maintenance performance, learning leadership fundamentals, and building a proactive engineering culture across two large-scale sites.
Key Responsibilities • Support the Shift Manager in leading and developing a team of multi-disciplined Engineers and Assistants. • Take on leadership responsibility in the absence of the Shift Manager, gaining valuable management experience. • Contribute to 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 activities and ensure SLA targets are met. • Get involved in people development through mentoring, training, and structured one-to-ones. • Promote best practice in Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with company and statutory standards. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, HR, H&S, and Planning to ensure equipment uptime and resource efficiency. • Support proactive maintenance planning through effective CMMS management and scheduling. • Lead and support CI projects aimed at reducing downtime and improving asset reliability.
About You • Time-served Shift Engineer or Team Leader looking to progress into management. • Experience in automated warehouse, logistics, or FMCG environments. • 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). • Driven, curious, and proactive — keen to lead, learn, and make an impact. • Excellent communicator with sound decision-making skills. • Health & Safety conscious (IOSH or equivalent desirable). • Thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with changing priorities.
Key Words: Engineering Shift Manager, Deputy Shift Manager, Shift Engineer, Team Leader, Automated Distribution, FMCG, Continuous Improvement, CMMS, Siemens PLC, Multi-skilled Engineering, Leadership, Career Progression
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