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Engineering Department Manager


Company : Morrisons


Location : Wakefield, England


Created : 2025-08-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Our Department Managers know how to work at pace, and regardless of which department they work in, they all share the same goal - to deliver great food to our customers. As a Department Manager - Engineering, your job is to ensure the Engineering team meets the demands of our busy factories and minimizes machinery downtime. It's a fast-paced and ever-changing environment - are you up for the challenge? Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager, you would also be responsible for: Planning and prioritizing work to minimize machinery downtime and ensure maximum resource utilization. Leading and supporting the Morrisons asset care programme, demonstrating its behaviours, and taking a hands-on approach to repairing and optimizing the reliability of all equipment assets. Coordinating maintenance priorities with the Maintenance team and planning this in advance to avoid production disruptions, working closely with the site production team. Undertaking Crisis Incident Management, Accident, and Near Miss investigations, maintaining standards of discipline, and handling infringements in line with company procedures. Ensuring the reliability of all equipment assets. Why not take a look around one of our Manufacturing sites?Click here. About youIn addition to resilience, you must have: 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 an FMCG environment, ideally the food industry. A proven ability to deliver strong results through team leadership in a people management role. A good understanding of HACCP principles; IEE qualification up to 17th edition wiring regulations would be advantageous. Strong leadership and coaching skills to engage, motivate, and develop large teams with varying skill sets. In return for your hard work, we offer: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays). 15% discount in our stores from day one. An additional 10% discount with the More Card for a friend or family member. Career progression and development opportunities. Subsidised staff canteen. Free parking. Market-leading pension and life assurance. Healthcare/Well-being benefits, including Aviva Digital GP. Morrisons MyPerks, with discounts at high street shops, cinemas, gyms, and more. Long Service Awards. Optional payroll charity donations. Enhanced family, maternity, and parental leave. About usYou’ll find a warm welcome at Myton Food Group, the part of our business that manages manufacturing while maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets. At Myton Food Group, we’re proud of our legacy. We’re British farming’s biggest single direct customer, sourcing from highly valued suppliers. We’re passionate about food quality. Today, we operate 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, packing and processing fresh meats and fish, pies, fruits and vegetables, flowers, bread, and more. We stand out in food manufacturing, especially for our teamwork and partnership across the supply chain. To learn more, visit ourwebsite .#J-18808-Ljbffr