Manufacturing Engineering Shift Lead

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

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.