Engineering Shift Supervisor - FMCG (4 on/4 off)

Avara Foods Ltd; Brackley; On-site; GBP 47,838 - 58,469; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £53,154.12 per annum

Shift allowance £8,030 per annum

31 days holiday

Pension up to 6%

Staff canteen

Staff discount

Cycle to work

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Avara Foods is seeking an Engineering Shift Manager for our Brackley, Northamptonshire site. You will lead the day-to-day engineering shift, coordinate maintenance, and ensure a safe working environment across a fast-paced FMCG facility.

The role combines factory and office duties on a 4 on 4 off cycle (07:00–19:00 / 19:00–07:00). You’ll develop your team, drive performance improvements, and ensure GMP compliance while delivering reliable plant availability.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC certification or Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams in manufacturing.
• Familiar with process machinery and fault finding.
• Self-motivated, able to multi-task in a timeline-driven environment.
• Strong leadership and decision-making under time pressure.
• Desirable NEBOSH or IOSH.
• Desirable IEE 17th/18th Edition.
• Desirable PLC and refrigeration experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day running of the Engineering Shift to support activities on site.
• Manage welfare, training and development of the Shift Engineers.
• Record hours and overtime for the shift.
• Oversee on-shift engineering performance of production lines and maintenance.
• Ensure safe plant operations and adherence to maintenance procedures.
• Coordinate with REACT store, Engineering Planner and Engineering Ops Manager.
• Control and manage tools allocated to the shift.
• Maintain workshop and outside areas to GMP standards and address audits.
• Identify training needs and develop Personal Development Plans.
• Review equipment data, PMs and weekend/daily planning.
• Lead improvement projects and produce the Engineering Shift Report.
• Issue permits through SINICA and Contractor Management on-site.

Skills

Engineering leadership

People management

Maintenance planning

Health & safety

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Education

HNC certification or Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering

Job description

Avara Foods is seeking an Engineering Shift Manager for our Brackley, Northamptonshire site. You will lead the day-to-day engineering shift, coordinate maintenance, and ensure a safe working environment across a fast-paced FMCG facility.

The role combines factory and office duties on a 4 on 4 off cycle (07:00–19:00 / 19:00–07:00). You’ll develop your team, drive performance improvements, and ensure GMP compliance while delivering reliable plant availability.