Engineering Shift Manger

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Engineering Shift Manger

  • Location:

    Manchester

  • Sector:

    Engineering & Operations

  • Salary:

    £55000 - £60000

  • Contact:

    Will Reeve

  • Contact email:

    will.reeve@alexandersteele.com

  • Contact phone:

    0

  • Job ref:

    3127

  • Published:

    1 day ago

  • Expiry date:

    14 Nov 2025

.Job Overview:

We have a new opportunity for an experienced Engineering Shift Manager for a client working within the bakery industry in Manchester. We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on individual to join our team. The Engineering Shift Manager will play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly by supporting the Engineering Maintenance Manager with the day-to-day running of the Engineering Department. You’ll be the link between engineering and production, ensuring work schedules are met, resources are maximised, and maintenance activities drive plant efficiency. My client is a leading speciality bakery manufacturer. We constantly raise quality and efficiency standards and build long-term relationships with major multiple retailers and the foodservice channel.
Responsibilities:
  • work closely with the Manufacturing Shift Leads to identify and resolve engineering issues
  • Ensuring the smooth running of operations and maximising plant efficiency.
  • A key part of your role will be setting and managing engineering work schedules, while driving continuous improvement across the department.
  • You will also provide hands-on technical support to Shift Engineers, helping them adopt a proactive approach to maintenance through motivation, coaching, and skills development, as well as identifying any training needs.
  • You will manage staff performance, dealing with absence, disciplinary matters, and grievances when necessary.
  • You will oversee contractors working on site and will ensure they follow agreed practices to maintain both health & safety standards and technical integrity.
  • You will be involved in repair and project work.
  • You’ll play an active part in daily engineering and production meetings, using them to share updates, gather information, and address any issues.
  • Work with the hygiene team to ensure food safety policies are in place.
  • you will deputise for the Engineering Manager in their absence and carry out any other duties as required