Shift Engineering Manager

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Shift Engineering Manager Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester Salary: £60,000 Shift: Continental Shifts – 4 on, 4 off (Days & Nights) We're working with one of the UK's most advanced and dynamic distribution operations, supporting a major retail brand with a vast, automated 24/7 logistics site covering over one million square feet.
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The business continues to grow, invest, and modernise its engineering function, creating opportunities for forward-thinking leaders who can drive reliability, efficiency, and people performance.
Role Overview You will lead and manage engineering shifts across a large 24-hour operation, providing clear direction and hands on leadership to multi disciplined engineering teams to support internal and external customers across two large distribution centres.
Your focus will be on delivering both qualitative and quantitative business objectives, achieving KPI targets, and driving continuous improvement in both engineering performance and people.
Key Responsibilities Lead and motivate a team of multi-skilled engineers, service engineers, and assistants to deliver planned and reactive maintenance in line with KPIs.
Provide technical expertise and hands-on fault-finding support across a wide range of automated equipment.
Manage third-party contractors and ensure project and service KPIs are met.
Handle all aspects of people management including performance reviews, disciplinaries, and absence management.
Drive engagement and effective communication across the engineering team.
Support and deputise for the Site Engineering Manager when required.
Plan and coordinate all engineering activity through the CMMS system, ensuring PPMs and reactive work are completed to standard.
Collaborate with Operations, HR, H&S, and other site functions to maximise uptime and resource efficiency.
Lead and deliver continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site reliability and efficiency.
Maintain and audit compliance with Health & Safety, statutory requirements, and company procedures.
Promote a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and professional development.
About You Proven background leading multi-disciplined engineering teams within an automated warehouse or FMCG environment.
Time-served Engineer with a minimum of HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Strong working knowledge of SCADA and PLC systems (Siemens preferred).
Experienced in using CMMS systems (Agility or similar).
Health & Safety qualified (IOSH or equivalent).
Excellent communicator with the ability to influence across all levels.
Capable of making sound decisions under pressure and prioritising effectively.
Confident working at height and understanding of relevant safety protocols (training can be provided).
Results-driven, flexible, and passionate about developing people and processes.
Key Words: Shift Engineering Manager, Engineering Team Leader, Maintenance Manager, Engineering Supervisor, Automated Distribution, FMCG, Siemens PLC, Agility CMMS, Continuous Improvement Please contact Ryan Taylor at Winsearch for more information Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff.
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Location:
Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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