Shift Manager

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check) 

TRAVEL REQUIRED: On site 

LOCATION: Belfast

Grade: L4

TYPE: Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, 

Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working

We are seeking a dynamic Shift Manager to take ownership of all aspects relating to our team's performance on shift. In this role, you will lead, organize, and co-ordinate a dedicated team to create an environment that encourages superior performance in terms of both quality and productivity. Please note that shift working to cover a variety of patterns will be required, including days, nights, and weekend shifts.

Please note, shift working will be required.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM  

• Monitor, control and regulate to ensure production schedules are achieved within cost parameters.
• Achieve targets aimed at the continuous development of people.
• Develop an environment of continuous improvement.
• Ensure a disciplined approach to housekeeping and promote a safe working environment.
• Ensure agreement on programme constraints with the Production Manager.
• Ensure that customer specifications are achieved in line with desired cost values.
• Monitor and control contract costs in line with the annual operating plan.
• Maintain effective employee relations within the team.

ABOUT YOU

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on application to demonstrate how the applicant meets essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.

• Candidates must have a minimum of an HNC in an engineering / business discipline, or possess a NVQ Level III in Supervisory Management or equivalent and have a minimum of 1 years’ experience at a leadership / supervisory / management level within an operations, functional or engineering environment.
• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an operations, functional or engineering environment with at least one year at a leadership / supervisory / management level.

Applications must be completed and submitted by 22nd of July, 2026.

Please Note:

Please note that meeting the mandatory criteria listed above guarantees consideration for the role, but does not ensure progression to the interview stage. In the event of a high volume of qualified applications, the selection panel reserves the right to shortlist and progress candidates who additionally meet one or more of the preferential (desirable) criteria.

We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

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Company:

Airbus Belfast Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Leadership

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