Engineering Shift Manager - Nights

About the Role

Company: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency (recruiting on behalf of Myton Food Group / Farmers Boy Manufacturing)
Location: Farmers Boy Manufacturing, Bradford, United Kingdom
Contract Type: Permanent (Engineering / Manufacturing)
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Shift Pattern: Panama Shift Pattern (2/2/3), Night Shift (18:00 – 06:00)
Salary: Competitive Salary & Excellent Benefits Package
Job Reference: 159541
Closing Date: 26 August 2026

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Myton Food Group to recruit an experienced Engineering Shift Manager - Nights for their manufacturing operation at Farmers Boy in Bradford.

In this permanent management role, you will lead the night engineering team to minimize machinery downtime, optimize asset performance, and drive high standards of safety and maintenance across a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Minimize Machinery Downtime: Drive proactive and predictive maintenance while ensuring swift responses to unexpected breakdowns to protect production schedules.
Improve Performance: Continually seek opportunities to enhance equipment performance and processes without compromising food quality, utilizing a data-driven approach.
Engineer Engagement & Leadership: Motivate and engage your engineering team, providing development opportunities and recognizing achievements.
Asset Care Programme: Lead and support the Morrisons asset care programme to prolong asset life, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure adherence to best practices.
Hands-On Approach: Maintain a hands-on presence in repairing and optimizing equipment assets to set a strong example and address issues promptly.
Maintenance Coordination: Coordinate priorities efficiently with the Maintenance team to plan activities and prevent production disruptions.
Crisis & Safety Incident Management: Handle incidents, accidents, and near misses effectively, conducting thorough investigations and executing corrective actions.
Team Management: Enforce discipline and grievance procedures appropriately to uphold company standards and order.

About You

We are looking for a driven, results-oriented engineering leader. To thrive in this role, you should possess:

Qualifications to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent, such as ONC Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical & Electrical/Electronic Engineering).
A proven track record in an engineering and fault-finding role gained within an FMCG environment (ideally the food industry).
A proven track record in people management, successfully delivering strong results through a team.
A good understanding of HACCP principles; IEE qualification up to 18th edition wiring regulations is highly desirable.
Excellent communication skills and high assertiveness with the ability to make decisions on the spot.
A strong "can-do" attitude, work ethic, and ability to work at pace.

Rewards and Benefits

Working through Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency / Myton Food Group means enjoying a fantastic range of perks:

Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
15% discount in stores available from the day you join us
Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member
Career progression and development opportunities
Subsidised staff canteen and free parking
Market-leading pension and life assurance
Healthcare and well-being benefits, including Aviva Digital GP
Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas, gyms, and more
Long Service Awards and optional payroll charity donations
Enhanced family, maternity, and parental leave

About Us

Myton Food Group is the manufacturing arm of Morrisons, acting as British farming's biggest single direct customer. Across our 19 manufacturing sites in the UK, we pack and process fresh meats, produce, baked goods, and more, all while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented culture rooted in quality.