Shift Manager - Engineering

Morrisons; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus scheme

Staff discount

Free parking

Pension and life assurance

Healthcare / Wellbeing benefits

Career progression opportunities

Canteen facilities

Employee discounts at partner stores

Payroll charity donations

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Myton Food Group is seeking an Engineering Shift Manager to ensure smooth operation of the manufacturing site. You will minimise downtime, drive improved performance, lead a hands-on engineering team, and coordinate maintenance with the broader team.

The role requires NVQ3/ONC/BTEC qualifications, prior FMCG experience, and strong people-management skills. A focus on HACCP standards and safety is essential, with opportunities for career progression within Morrisons' manufacturing network.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in mechanical/electrical engineering or similar.
• Proven track record in an engineering role within FMCG environment (ideally food industry).
• Proven track record of people management and delivering strong results through a team.
• Good understanding of HACCP principles and ideally IEE qualification up to 18th edition wiring regulations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to decide quickly on the spot.
• Can-do attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Minimising machinery downtime through proactive and predictive maintenance.
• Improving equipment performance without compromising quality.
• Engaging and developing the engineering team.
• Leading asset care programmes to prolong asset life and reduce costs.
• Maintaining a hands-on approach to repair and optimisation of assets.
• Coordinating maintenance priorities with the Maintenance team.
• Preparing for and managing crisis incidents, accidents and near misses.

Skills

Communication skills

Decisive/Assertive

Team leadership

Strong work ethic

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

ONC mechanical/electrical engineering

BTEC Level 3 in mechanical & electrical/electronic engineering

Job description

More about the role

We are looking for an Engineering Shift Manager to join us. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth operation of the manufacturing site.

Responsibilities in more detail:

• Minimising Machinery Downtime: The engineering team plays a crucial role in minimising 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 optimising 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 recognising 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 optimising 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.

More about our perks

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities - read more about our Leadership School here
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free parking
• Competitive pension and life assurance
• Healthcare / Wellbeing benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• 'MyPerks' with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
• Optional payroll charity donations
• A range of family-friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave

More 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
• Excellent communication skills
• Assertiveness with the ability to make decisions on the spot
• A can do attitude and a strong work ethic

More 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 18 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets and lots more.

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Myton Food Group is a place where you can be yourself, feel valued, and have a true sense of belonging. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people from all walks of life, as we strive to build a workforce that truly represents the communities we serve.

We are also a Disability Confident Employer, which means we're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application and support will be provided wherever it’s required.