Job title: Shift Maintenance Engineering Lead Location: Blackpool, FY3 7AE Working Hours: Panama/Continental shifts, 24/7 coverage Days & Nights - 6am-6pm/6pm-6am Salary: Competitive Contract type: Full time, perm Reed are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC UK)! FBC UK bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.FBC UK are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few, as well as a proud manufacturing partner to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names.The key ingredient to FBC UK’s success is people, and the passion they have for their brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We need people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.FBC UK are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader. About the role: To provide high-quality engineering support to production operations by maintaining, repairing, and improving plant and equipment. The goal is to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime in a fast-paced biscuit manufacturing environment. This role requires a proactive approach to both planned and reactive maintenance, with a strong focus on safety, hygiene, and product quality. Key responsibilities:
* Lead, organize, and develop the shift engineering team to deliver high-quality maintenance and support
* Resolve breakdowns swiftly, plan complex tasks effectively, and provide technical input to aid production decisions
* Maintain accurate documentation, handovers, and records while ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards
* Represent engineering in control meetings, escalate issues appropriately, and manage team absences and returns
* Perform qualified mechanical/electrical tasks and support the ongoing development of team skills.
Key Ingredients for suitable candidates include: Essential Skills:
* Time-served engineer in mechanical or electrical disciplines
* Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (food industry preferred)
* IOSH certification and food safety/hygiene qualification
* Strong understanding of planned maintenance systems (e.g., Shire)
Key Competencies:
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* High attention to detail
* Clear and confident communicator
* Resilient and adaptable under pressure
* Team-oriented with a proactive mindset
* Committed to continuous personal and professional development
* Flexible with shift work and overtime availability