An Exciting Opportunity: Multi-skilled Engineering Shift Team Leader

Muntons is a leading global supplier to the food and drinks industry, producing around 240,000 tonnes of malted products each year. Our customers range from multinational drinks companies to regional food producers and independent craft brewers across the world. Malt is essential to beer and whisky production and is also a key ingredient in a wide range of food, drink, and baking applications.

This role comes at a particularly exciting time for Muntons. We have recently invested over £13 million in our grain intake and maltings facility, now regarded as one of the best in the industry. We are looking for a motivated and experienced Multi‑Skilled Engineering Shift Team Leader to guide our engineering team, support production, and help maintain our high standards as the business continues to grow.

The Role

As a Multi‑Skilled Engineering Shift Team Leader, you will lead and coordinate a team of engineers on shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our Grain Intake and Malting plants. You will work closely with Production and Engineering colleagues to minimise downtime, deliver planned maintenance, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Coordination

• Lead toolbox talks and provide clear direction to engineers and labourers.

• Plan and prioritise engineering work, liaising with Production Managers, Supervisors, and Operators to ensure access and continuity.

• Attend daily production meetings and provide clear updates on engineering activity and hand‑back times.

• Support team members with technical guidance, problem‑solving, and wellbeing issues (work‑related or personal).

• Approve or reject holiday and lieu time requests via the Softworks system.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Oversee planned, preventative, predictive, and breakdown maintenance using the CMMS.

• Allocate and schedule PM tasks, taking account of skills, holidays, and absenteeism.

• Support repairs and breakdowns hands‑on when required, particularly during resourcing challenges.

• Ensure outstanding PMs are maintained below agreed targets.

• Apply root cause analysis to reduce production downtime and improve reliability.

• Participate in shutdown maintenance and plant modifications.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Promote and enforce high standards of health & safety, ensuring safe systems of work and permit compliance.

• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and housekeeping standards are consistently met across workshops and plant areas.

• Manage engineering contractors on site, ensuring legal and company compliance.

• Ensure all work and spare parts usage is fully documented in Shire and associated systems.

Continuous Improvement & Development

• Identify and implement improvement opportunities in maintenance practices and plant performance.

• Support and contribute to engineering projects, delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

• Develop team capability through coaching, training, and skills development.

• Act as a role model for professional behaviours, standards, and accountability.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

• ONC, City & Guilds Level II/III, or BTEC National Diploma Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

• Proven engineering background with strong electrical and mechanical capability.

• Experience leading or supervising multi‑skilled engineering teams.

• Certificate of Malting Competence (or willingness to achieve).

Key Behaviours & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• Clear and confident communication with teams and stakeholders.

• Sound technical knowledge of industrial plant, processes, and regulations.

• Proactive problem‑solver with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Strong focus on safety, quality, and food standards.

• Effective time and resource management.

• Adaptable, resilient, and results‑driven.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary – reviewed annually

• Performance Bonus – company profit‑based

• Pension – 5% company contribution

• Health Cash Plan – including rewards scheme and Employee Assistance Programme

• Life Assurance

• Employee Benefits – My Staff Shop discounts and free onsite parking

Why Muntons?

At Muntons, we are committed to developing our people and investing in our future. Our recent capital investments demonstrate our focus on quality, sustainability, and long‑term success. You’ll be joining a business with a proud heritage, a strong purpose, and genuine opportunities to grow and develop your career.

If you’re looking for a leadership role that combines hands‑on engineering, team development, and the chance to make a real impact — we’d love to hear from you.