Night-Shift Engineering Lead - FMCG Plant & Team Growth

Jenrick Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenrick Group in Bradford is seeking an experienced Engineering Shift Manager to lead an engineering team within a food manufacturing environment. The role focuses on minimising downtime, improving equipment performance and delivering a safe, efficient operation on a permanent night shift.

You will manage faults, coordinate maintenance, and support the asset care programme while ensuring HACCP compliance and a hands-on approach to repairs and optimisations.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering is required
• ONC Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical & Electrical/Electronic Engineering would be advantageous
• Proven experience in engineering fault-finding within an FMCG environment, ideally food manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering team to ensure smooth and efficient running of the manufacturing site
• Minimise machinery downtime via proactive and predictive maintenance and fast fault resolution
• Align engineering priorities with production to minimise disruption
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability and efficiency
• Support site asset care programme and ensure equipment meets required standards
• Hands-on repair, maintenance and optimisation of engineering assets as needed
• Coordinate maintenance activities with wider Maintenance and Engineering teams
• Engage, motivate and develop team members and support training opportunities
• Manage crisis and incident investigations and implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and food safety requirements
• Support disciplinary processes when required
• Collaborate with production to resolve engineering issues and promote continuous improvement

Job description

Jenrick Group in Bradford is seeking an experienced Engineering Shift Manager to lead an engineering team within a food manufacturing environment. The role focuses on minimising downtime, improving equipment performance and delivering a safe, efficient operation on a permanent night shift.

You will manage faults, coordinate maintenance, and support the asset care programme while ensuring HACCP compliance and a hands-on approach to repairs and optimisations.