Thirsk, North Yorkshire | Permanent | Full time | Site-based. We’re excited to be recruiting for a Planning Shift Engineering Manager to join our Engineering team at our Thirsk manufacturing site. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering leader, perfect for someone passionate about driving maintenance excellence, leading high‑performing teams and ensuring operational reliability within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. You’ll be responsible for ensuring maintenance activities are well organised, scheduled and executed efficiently through effective leadership of the Shift Engineering teams and optimisation of our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS). You’ll play a key role in improving asset reliability, reducing unplanned downtime and supporting delivery of site performance targets.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the shift engineering team, setting clear expectations, providing feedback and supporting performance and development
* Create and manage detailed maintenance schedules for routine, preventative and statutory compliance activities
* Prioritise engineering tasks based on safety, operational criticality and production needs
* Monitor and control engineering labour, repair and maintenance costs within agreed budgets
* Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety, BRC and statutory requirements
* Drive effective use of CMMS to optimise preventative maintenance strategy and improve asset reliability
* Analyse breakdown data and engineering performance to reduce unplanned downtime and improve OEE
* Manage external contractors and specialist maintenance activities where required
* Maintain accurate engineering records, documentation and reporting to support continuous improvement
* Contribute to the wider site engineering leadership team, ensuring engineering supports delivery of business plans
About you
* Proven experience in an engineering leadership role within a manufacturing environment
* Strong knowledge of maintenance planning and preventative maintenance strategies
* Experience leading and developing engineering teams
* Good understanding of health & safety, food safety and compliance standards
* Confident managing engineering budgets and cost control
* Experience using CMMS systems (Pirana or similar desirable)
* Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving capability
* Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across site
Our Total Reward Benefits include:
* Full‑time, site‑based role at Thirsk
* Annual bonus related to personal and company performance 10%
* Enhanced pension, life assurance, and enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay, and holiday buy options
* People and Pets First benefits, including paw‑reavement and paw‑ternity leave and bring your dog to work
* Healthcare cashback plan and Hertility at‑home fertility testing and Private Medical Insurance
* Heavily discounted pet food and lifestyle benefits (Netflix, Spotify, or breakdown cover)
* Retail and gym discounts, electric car scheme, and free onsite parking and electric car charging
* Onsite canteen, free hot drinks, and modern facilities 👉 See all our INSPIRED benefits here
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the colleagues and communities we serve. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We make hiring decisions based on talent, potential and the experience you bring. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring equitable access and opportunity for all. If you need any adjustments or support to take part in our recruitment process, please let us know by emailing recruitment@inspiredpetnutrition.com #INDHP
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