Engineering Shift Lead – Manufacturing Location: Blackpool Salary: £55,000 – £57,000 Shift Pattern: Panama A well-established manufacturing business in Blackpool is seeking an experienced Engineering Shift Lead to join their growing operations team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled engineer to take on a role that combines both hands-on maintenance work and leadership responsibilities within a forward-thinking, high-performing manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and support a team of engineers while remaining hands-on as an Engineering Shift Lead. * Delegate daily maintenance tasks, ensuring planned and reactive work is completed efficiently. * Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance on a range of automated production equipment. * Oversee shift performance, prioritising safety, quality, and equipment reliability. * Provide technical support, training, and guidance to maintenance engineers. * Drive continuous improvement projects and support new equipment installations and upgrades. The Ideal Candidate: * Proven experience as an Engineering Shift Lead, Maintenance Team Leader, or Senior Multi-Skilled Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial environment. * A balance of strong leadership skills and a hands-on engineering approach. * Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical). * Confident in fault-finding, root cause analysis, and coordinating engineering activities. * Committed to promoting a safe, efficient, and proactive maintenance culture. If you’re an Engineering Shift Lead looking for a rewarding, balanced role combining leadership and technical work in a thriving manufacturing environment, please apply