Are you an experienced engineering leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
Do you combine hands-on technical skill with the confidence to lead, motivate, and develop a high performing team?
Would you like to play a key role in driving safety, reliability, and continuous improvement at a major UK food manufacturer?
An established and highly respected food production business is seeking a proactive Shift Engineering Manager to lead a multi-skilled engineering team, ensuring the plant runs safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of operational performance.
The Role
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Lead and develop a team of engineers across planned, reactive, and improvement work.
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Work closely with Operations to prioritise tasks and minimise downtime.
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Support complex mechanical/electrical tasks when needed.
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Ensure strong safety, compliance, and GMP standards.
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Own shift handovers, maintenance records, and engineering communication.
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Drive continuous improvement and help build a high-performing team culture.
What You’ll Bring
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Time-served Mechanical/Electrical engineer (multi-skilled ideal).
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Experience leading engineering teams in manufacturing (food/FMCG preferred).
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Strong leadership, communication, and problem solving skills.
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Calm under pressure, safety first mindset, and good with maintenance systems.
Why Apply?
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High-impact leadership role in a fast-paced environment.
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Chance to develop your team, improve site reliability, and shape engineering culture.
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Ongoing training and professional development