Engineering Shift Manager

Engineering Shift Manager

Location: Edinburgh

Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing are delighted to support our client in recruiting a Engineering Shift Managerto 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 Strachan