Deputy Shift Manager (Hands-On Multiskilled Engineer – Electrical Bias)
Permanent | Competitive Salary + Overtime | Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced multiskilled engineer ready to step into a leadership role while staying hands-on? This position offers the perfect blend of technical responsibility and people leadership, working within a highly automated, high-performance engineering environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to oversee a small team, mentor engineers, and take the lead on the most complex technical challenges—all while contributing directly to site reliability and continuous improvement.
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The Role
As the Deputy Shift Manager, you will split your time between hands-on engineering (80%) and leadership (20%), ensuring your shift runs smoothly and safely. You will:
* Lead, mentor and support engineers on your shift, encouraging high performance and skills development.
* Delegate tasks effectively and take ownership of complex breakdowns and technical work.
* Deliver planned preventative maintenance in line with scheduled requirements.
* Respond to reactive maintenance, diagnosing and rectifying faults efficiently within agreed timeframes.
* Identify opportunities to improve reliability, reduce breakdowns and support a long-term “zero breakdown” culture.
* Work with a variety of automated machinery, conveyor systems, cranes and sortation equipment.
* Ensure all activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.
* Complete all work orders and updates via electronic systems.
* Collaborate with production, facilities and engineering leadership to keep operations running seamlessly.
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What We’re Looking For
* Multiskilled engineer with a strong electrical bias.
* Experience in a lead/mentoring position (Lead Engineer / Senior Engineer / Deputy).
* Background in factories, industrial environments or forces engineering.
* Level 3 engineering qualification or higher.
* Comfortable working with automated equipment, conveyors, and mechanical systems.
* Able to work independently, take ownership and motivate others.
* Strong problem-solving skills and a calm approach under pressure.
* Full right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).
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What’s On Offer
* Competitive salary + overtime opportunities (£1,000–£2,000 typical annually).
* Standard pension scheme.
* Structured shift pattern offering work/life balance.
* Opportunity to step into a leadership position with excellent progression potential.
* Exposure to a state-of-the-art, fully automated technical environment.
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