Engineering Shift Manager: Uptime, Upgrades & Team Leadership

Morrisons; Northwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus scheme

Staff discount

Job summary

Morrisons is seeking an Engineering Shift Manager to join our manufacturing site, ensuring smooth operation and high equipment availability. You will lead the engineering team, coordinate maintenance and respond quickly to faults to protect production schedules.

You will drive improvements, engage engineers, and uphold safety standards, with a hands-on approach and a focus on efficiency, quality, and cost control across shifts.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in mechanical/electrical engineering.
• Proven track record in engineering and fault finding in FMCG environments.
• Proven track record of people management delivering strong results through a team.
• Good understanding of HACCP principles and ideally IEE qualification up to 18th edition wiring regulations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Assertiveness with the ability to make decisions on the spot.
• Can-do attitude and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Minimising Machinery Downtime: proactive and swift response to breakdowns to keep production on schedule.
• Improving Performance: optimise processes and equipment to raise efficiency without compromising quality.
• Engineer Engagement: motivate and develop the engineering team and recognise achievement.
• Asset Care Programme: lead maintenance strategies to prolong asset life and reduce costs.
• Hands-On Approach: hands-on involvement in repair and optimisation to set a good example.
• Maintenance Coordination: align maintenance priorities with the Maintenance team to prevent disruptions.
• Crisis Incident Management: handle incidents, investigations and corrective actions.
• Discipline and Grievance: enforce procedures to maintain order and standards.

Skills

People management

Fault finding

Communication

Assertiveness

Can-do attitude

Decision making

Team leadership

Work ethic

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

ONC mechanical/electrical engineering

BTEC level 3 in mechanical & electrical/electronic engineering

Job description

Morrisons is seeking an Engineering Shift Manager to join our manufacturing site, ensuring smooth operation and high equipment availability. You will lead the engineering team, coordinate maintenance and respond quickly to faults to protect production schedules.

You will drive improvements, engage engineers, and uphold safety standards, with a hands-on approach and a focus on efficiency, quality, and cost control across shifts.