We have the opportunity to continue with the development of the Engineering team to provide 24/7 engineering support cover across our site.

The Job:
To be part of the Muntons Site Engineering Team responsible for the maintenance, maximising machine availability and continued efficient running of the mill, malt extract, band drier, spray drier, homebrew, maltings and site services.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary reviewed annually
• Company profit based bonus
• Company pension contribution at 5%
• Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme
• 24 hour welfare help support line
• Life assurance
• Flexible working arrangement
• On-site parking

Principle Responsibilities:

• To carry out plant modifications, planned maintenance and small engineering projects
• To provide dynamic and proactive response to engineering breakdowns
• To proactively contribute towards maximising machine availability and efficiency
• To maintain correct health & safety standards at all times

The Candidate:

• A trained engineer who is both mechanically and electrically skilled
• Conversant with PLCs and process control equipment.
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines and quick response times
• Flexible to respond to the changing demands of the role
• Conversant with Continuous Improvement and TPM techniques.
• Ideally from a food manufacturing background
• Able to work using own initiative delivering high standard of work with minimal supervisory input.

Hours of Work:

• Average 42 hours per week
• 12 hour Panama shift pattern to incorporate full 24/7 coverage of the site.

Reporting to:
Engineering Team Leader

A Little Bit About Us….

Muntons is a leading global supplier to the food and drinks industry, with over 100 years of experience in producing high-quality malt and malted ingredients for some of the most famous and well-loved brands worldwide. Our customers range from multinational food and beverage producers to small independent craft brewers and distillers, meaning you’ve likely enjoyed our products without even realising it! Our headquarters are in Suffolk, with additional production sites in East Yorkshire and Thailand, as well as sales offices in Asia, Europe, and America. We are deeply passionate about malt, malted ingredients, and sustainability, leading our field and making significant strides towards our net zero carbon target by 2050. As we look forward to the next century, we remain committed to being a strong, sustainable global supplier of malt and malted ingredients.

What You Will Be Doing:

Key Responsibilities

As an Engineering Shift Team Leader, working a Panama shift pattern, you will manage and lead your engineering team, ensuring that day-to-day operations run smoothly and efficiently. You will be responsible for planning and resourcing both proactive and reactive maintenance through our CMMS (AGILITY), driving continuous improvement across your team, and managing contractors. Your role will involve overseeing workloads, supporting your team to meet targets, and escalating issues when necessary. Additionally, you’ll focus on team development, fostering a culture of safety, and implementing programmes to improve plant reliability and availability. You will also manage inventory, oversee process improvement projects, and plan equipment overhauls. Flexibility is key, as you may be required to cover other Team Leaders or deputise for the Maintenance Manager when needed.

What We Are Looking For:

• Site Prioritisation: Ability to understand site priorities to minimise downtime and maximise quality.
• Leadership: Strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate work arrangements and priorities with team members and other leaders.
• Adaptability: Capability to step up in the absence of the Maintenance Manager.
• Team Management: Proficiency in managing team performance and development.
• Health & Safety: Responsibility for the working environment and health & safety arrangements.
• Performance Management: Competence in managing shift performance.

Key Behaviours and Competencies:

• Leadership: Provides effective guidance and support, coaching, mentoring, and developing engineers and apprentices.
• Personal Awareness: Exhibits behaviours that represent the business positively both internally and externally.
• Communication: Clearly communicates with team members, line managers, and stakeholders through daily and weekly operation reviews.
• Technical Knowledge: Has a strong understanding of industry processes, equipment, and regulations.
• Problem-solving: Identifies and resolves operational issues to maintain productivity.
• Quality Focus: Ensures adherence to quality control and food safety standards.
• Team Development: Supports the training and growth of team members.
• Time and Resource Management: Manages time, resources, and production schedules effectively.
• Safety Leadership: Prioritises and enforces a safe working environment.
• Adaptability: Adjusts to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Continuous Improvement: Encourages ongoing improvement in processes and productivity.
• Drive for Results: Demonstrates determination and resilience in achieving targets and delivering commitments.
• Champion: Expertise in one of the following key skills: Legionella, HACCP, DSEAR, IOSH/NEBOSH.

What We Offer:

• Competitive rate of pay, reviewed annually £57,000
• Company pension contribution at 5%
• Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Company profit-based bonus
• Flexible working arrangements
• myStaffShop membership

Why Muntons?

Joining Muntons means becoming part of a century-old legacy in the malt industry, where innovation and sustainability are at the core of everything we do. We offer a supportive environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and developed. If you are driven by challenges and eager to contribute to a team that values quality and continuous improvement, Muntons is the place for you.