Shift Engineering Manager

Engineering Team Leader / Assistant Engineering Manager – Nights

Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE
Location: Evesham, Worcestershire

Orion Electrotech are working with a leading manufacturing business who are looking for an ambitious engineering professional ready to take the next step in their career.

This opportunity is ideal for a Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer or Engineering Team Leader looking to progress into an Engineering Manager position whilst remaining heavily involved on the tools.

This is a 60% hands-on / 40% management role, where you''ll continue to utilise your maintenance and fault-finding expertise while developing your leadership skills and taking responsibility for managing a team of engineers on shift.

As part of the role, the business will also support you through a Level 5 Management Qualification, providing a clear pathway towards a fully-fledged Engineering Manager position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the engineering team during night shifts.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Provide hands-on support during breakdowns and fault-finding activities.
• Coordinate engineering workloads and ensure maintenance tasks are completed efficiently.
• Work closely with Production, Operations and Quality teams to minimise downtime.
• Support continuous improvement projects to increase equipment reliability and plant efficiency.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out safely and in line with company procedures.
• Assist with performance management, training and development of engineers on shift.
• Ensure equipment is production-ready and operating at maximum efficiency.

Skills & Experience

• Proven maintenance engineering experience within Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Manufacturing or Aerospace environments.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical maintenance background.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring engineers.
• Hands-on approach with excellent fault-finding skills.
• Passion for developing into a management position.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

What''s on Offer?

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience.
• Clear progression pathway into an Engineering Manager role.
• Fully funded Level 5 Management Qualification.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing manufacturing business.
• A varied role combining technical maintenance expertise with leadership responsibilities.

Click Apply, or contact Jamie Garcia - Courtice for more info: (url removed)

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