Engineering Shift Manager

Myton Food Group; Northwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% staff discount in stores

More Card 10% discount for friends/fam

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised staff canteen

Free parking

Pension and life assurance

Healthcare/Well-being benefits

Morrisons MyPerks discounts

Long Service Awards

Payroll charity donations

Enhanced family/maternity/parental-lea

Job summary

Myton Food Group in Northwich is seeking an Engineering Shift Manager to lead the site maintenance and reliability program. You will drive proactive maintenance, optimize equipment, and manage the engineering team to meet production targets in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

You will oversee the asset care programme, coordinate with the Maintenance team, and ensure safe, compliant operations with a hands-on approach and strong leadership qualities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Proven track record in engineering and fault finding in FMCG environment.
• Experience in people management with strong results.
• Understanding of HACCP principles and electrical regulations (IEE 18th edition preferred).

Responsibilities

• Minimizing machinery downtime through maintenance and rapid response.
• Improve equipment performance without compromising quality.
• Engage and develop the engineering team.
• Lead asset care programme to prolong asset life and reduce costs.
• Hands-on involvement in repairing and optimizing assets.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with Maintenance team.
• Handle crisis incidents, investigations and corrective actions.
• Enforce discipline and grievance procedures as needed.

Skills

People management

Decision making

HACCP knowledge

Assertiveness

Strong work ethic

Adaptability

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

ONC mechanical/electrical engineering

BTEC level 3 in mechanical & electrical/electronic engineering

Job description

We are looking for an Engineering Shift Manager to join our Manufacturing Operation in Northwich.

The responsibilities for Engineering Shift Manager in this role are critical to ensuring the smooth operation of the manufacturing site.

• Minimizing Machinery Downtime: The Engineering team plays a crucial role in minimizing machinery downtime. This involves proactive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and swift response to unexpected breakdowns. The team must ensure that equipment is operational to maintain production schedules.
• Improving Performance: The team should continually seek opportunities to enhance equipment performance without compromising product quality. This can involve optimizing processes, implementing upgrades, or using data-driven approaches to identify areas for improvement.
• Engineer Engagement: Keeping the engineering team engaged and motivated is important for productivity and innovation. This might involve fostering a positive work environment, providing training and development opportunities, and recognizing and rewarding achievements.
• Asset Care Programme: Leading and supporting the Morrisons asset care programme is a key responsibility. This program likely includes strategies for maintaining and prolonging the life of assets, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring the team adheres to best practices.
• Hands-On Approach: Being hands‑on in repairing and optimizing equipment assets is crucial. This hands‑on involvement from the team leader can set an example for the rest of the team and ensure that issues are addressed promptly.
• Maintenance Coordination: Coordinating maintenance priorities with the Maintenance team is vital for ensuring that maintenance activities are planned and executed efficiently. This coordination helps prevent production disruptions and ensures that resources are allocated effectively.
• Crisis Incident Management: Being prepared to handle crisis incidents, accidents, and near misses is essential for maintaining a safe working environment. This includes conducting investigations and taking appropriate corrective actions.
• Discipline and Grievance: Enforcing discipline and grievance procedures is necessary to maintain order and address any issues that may arise within the team. This ensures that standards are upheld and that any misconduct is appropriately addressed.

About you

As well as the ability to work at pace, you will also need to have:

• Qualifications to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent, ONC mechanical/electrical engineering, BTEC level 3 in mechanical & electrical/electronic engineering)
• A proven track record in an engineering and fault finding role gained from a FMCG environment (ideally the food industry)
• A proven track record of people management and delivering strong results through a team in a people management role
• A good understanding of HACCP principles and ideally IEE qualification up to 18th edition wiring regulations
• Assertiveness with the ability to make decisions on the spot
• A can do attitude and a strong work ethic

In return for your hard work we will offer you:

• 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free parking
• Market leading pension and life assurance
• Healthcare/Well‑being benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
• Long Service Awards
• Optional Payroll charity donations
• Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave

About us

You’ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets.

At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We’re British farming’s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we’re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more.

We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we’re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.