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ENGINEERING SHIFT MANAGER

Silven Recruitment Limited

West Midlands Combined Authority

On-site

GBP 55,000

Full time

23 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Shift Manager to join their dynamic team in the Midlands. This role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 and a desirable work-life balance with a 12 on/12 off schedule, focusing solely on day shifts. The company prides itself on its modern, automated site and commitment to employee development. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in manufacturing, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values its employees and promotes career progression.

Benefits

Work-life balance
Real progression potential
Supportive leadership team
Investment in tools and technology

Qualifications

  • Experienced shift leader from food, FMCG, or high-speed manufacturing.
  • Strong communicator thriving in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a large engineering team while ensuring productivity.
  • Make confident decisions to keep the team on track.

Skills

Leadership experience
Fault-finding mindset
Problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Experience with PPMs, KPIs, CI

Job description

ENGINEERING SHIFT MANAGER – DAYS ONLY – £55K – MIDLANDS

Tired of nights and weekends? We get it. Here's your chance to join a well-invested site that actually values work-life balance.

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Shift Manager to join a large, well-structured engineering team in the Midlands.

What’s on Offer:

  • £55,000 salary
  • 12 on / 12 off – Days only (no nights)
  • Modern, automated site with investment in the right tools and tech
  • Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive engineering leadership team
  • Real progression potential within a stable, growing group

What We’re After:

  • Experienced shift leader from a food, FMCG, or high-speed manufacturing background
  • Someone who can lead from the front, make confident decisions, and keep the team on track
  • A strong communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, well-structured environment

Key Skills:

  • Leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
  • Strong fault-finding & problem-solving mindset
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Comfortable with PPMs, KPIs, CI – the whole package

Interested in learning more? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat – even if your CV isn’t quite ready yet.

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