Site Engineering Manager

Position: Site Engineering Manager

Location: Farmers Boy Manufacturing, Bradford (BD8 9RU)

Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (working 1 weekend in 8)

Salary & Package: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Package

Reference: 159473

Closing Date: 09 August 2026

About the Role

As a Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are thrilled to partner with Myton Food Group (Morrisons manufacturing) to recruit an experienced and dynamic Site Engineering Manager for their demanding manufacturing facility at Farmers Boy in Bradford.

In this pivotal senior management role, you will report directly to the Site Manager and lead a talented team of engineers. Your primary mission will be keeping machinery running at maximum capacity to meet customer demand, minimizing downtime through robust preventative maintenance, and fostering a continuous improvement culture across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Efficiency: Work closely with Production Managers to minimize machinery downtime, plan preventative maintenance, and hit daily production plans safely within manning levels.
Safety & Compliance: Promote and ensure safe working practices at all times, maintaining full compliance with site audit standards and legal requirements.
Team Leadership: Coach, motivate, and engage your engineering team, monitoring colleague engagement scores, reducing turnover, and driving high performance.
Budget & Facilities: Manage the engineering budget, oversee facility maintenance and fabrication, and make appropriate investments to drive continuous improvement.

About You

We are looking for a strong, assertive leader with a proven track record in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Requirements:

Experience: Previous experience working as an engineering manager or leader in Manufacturing, FMCG, or a similar fast-paced, commercially focused environment.
Leadership Qualities: Excellent communication, coaching, and motivational skills with a proven ability to influence at all levels and make decisive choices.
Qualifications: Ideally graduate calibre or equivalent, with a track record of developing and leading a high-performing engineering function.
Attitude: A proactive, "can-do" mindset and a dedication to cultivating a continuous improvement culture.

Rewards and Benefits

In return for your leadership and expertise, our client offers an exceptional suite of rewards and benefits:

Generous Leave: 6 weeks of holiday per year (including bank holidays).
Colleague Discounts: 15% discount in stores available from day one, plus an extra 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member.
Financial Security: Market-leading pension scheme and life assurance.
Healthcare Support: Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, including access to the Aviva Digital GP and healthcare cash plans.
Perks: Morrisons MyPerks platform featuring exclusive discounts at high-street shops, cinemas, gyms, and more.
Workplace Facilities: Free on-site parking and a subsidised staff canteen.
Family Friendly: Enhanced family, maternity, and parental leave policies, alongside long service awards.

Our Recruitment Process

As your supportive agency partner, we are here to ensure a smooth and accessible application experience:

Application: Submit your details and CV online.
Initial Connection: Our resourcing team will reach out to learn more about your background and answer any questions you have.
Interview: Attend an interview (face-to-face or virtual) featuring competency questions mapped against company values.
Final Stage & Decision: For salaried positions, a second-stage interview (which may include a task like a SWOT analysis) may be required before receiving a final offer and onboarding support.