Engineering Shift Manager - Edinburgh/Midlothian

Nine Twenty

  • Edinburgh Midlothian
  • £64,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Engineering Shift ManagerLocation: EdinburghNine 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.
Apply now or contact:Caroline Strachancstrachan@weareninetwenty.com07825 450 978

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