Shift Engineering Manager

Shift Engineering Manager

Edinburgh, Scotland

Full Time, Permanent. 

£58,000 

Benefits including: Matched pension up to 10% contribution, Private healthcare and more.

Shifts: 

Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday Nights 18:00- 06:00

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday Days 06:00- 18:00, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Nights 18:00- 06:00

Week 3: Wednesday, Thursday Days 06:00- 18:00

Week 4: Monday, Tuesday Nights 18:00- 06:00, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Days 06:00- 18:00

We are currently seeking multiple shift engineering managers to join one of our most prestigious clients, operating in the FMCG manufacturing industry; they have been at the forefront of the market for many years now and show no signs of slowing. Due to a recent restructure of the team, we are looking for x4 Shift engineering managers to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. 

Reporting in to the engineering manager, you will have responsibility for the smooth running of the engineering department on your shift, which includes 5 shift engineers. 

Some of your responsibilities will include: 

• Integrate site principles into the Engineering team's framework as outlined in the site's improvement strategy.

• Provide support, motivation, development, and coaching for the engineering team.

• Spearhead comprehensive individual training plans, acknowledging and incentivising exceptional performance.

• Collaborate with the team to enhance plant and equipment efficiency to minimise operational downtime.

• Guarantee the timely completion of planned maintenance documentation and input into the CMMS.

• Foster close collaboration with production staff to meet daily operational targets.

In order to be successful in this position, you should meeting the following requirements: 

• Strong hands on engineering background.

• A competent understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering (mechanical bias preferred)

• Qualified to HNC level or above (beneficial) 

• Previous experience in a leadership position, ideally gained within a food manufacturing environment or similar. 

• Previous experience working with a CMMS (ideally shire/pirana) 

• Previous job titles could have been: Lead engineer, maintenance team leader, shift team leader, engineering supervisor, shift maintenance manager, maintenance manager or alike titles. 

If you meet the above criteria and want to be considered for a role that is working with a household name within the UK, please apply!