Engineering Shift Manager
Location: Edinburgh
2/3/2 Shift Pattern - Days & Nights
Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing are delighted to support our client in recruiting a Engineering Team Leader to join their high-performing engineering team at a leading FMCG manufacturing site in Edinburgh.
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to drive performance, reliability, and continuous improvement while fostering a collaborative and safe working culture.
Why Join?
* Competitive Salary & Benefits
* Lead & Develop a Skilled Engineering Team
* Work in a Fast-Paced, High-Volume Production Environment
* Drive Continuous Improvement & Technical Excellence
The Role:
As an Engineering Team Leader, you will:
* Lead and develop a team of 5 engineers to ensure optimal plant performance.
* Work closely with Operations to foster a one-team approach across the shift.
* Deliver against key site KPIs, driving efficiency and reliability.
* Manage all aspects of HR for your team, including return-to-work processes, 1-to-1s, and performance management.
* Identify skills gaps and implement development plans.
* Ensure all maintenance tasks are completed and CMMS is updated.
* Champion safety and compliance, ensuring a safe working environment.
What You’ll Need:
* HND or higher in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
* Proven leadership experience managing an engineering team within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
* Experience using continuous improvement tools (e.g., TPM).
* Strong background in CMMS & Microsoft Office (Excel expertise required).
* Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and influencing skills.
Apply now or contact:
Caroline Strachan
07825 450 978
cstrachan@weareninetwenty.com