Engineering Shift Manager
- Permanent
- Edinburgh View on Map
- @Nine Twenty Recruitment posted 6 days ago
- Posted : June 10, 2025 -Accepting applications
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Job Description
Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing are delighted to support our client in recruiting a Engineering Shift Manager 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.
Experience working in a unionised environment is advantageous.
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