Site Engineering Manager – Location: Aspatria, Cumbria. Salary: £71,000 (DOE) + £12,500 relocation package. Shift: Days (8:00am – 4:00pm). Report directly to the Site Director.
A fantastic opportunity for a forward‑thinking and influential Site Engineering Manager to join First Milk Cheese Company, one of the UK’s leading dairy cooperatives, at their flagship Cumbria site. This is a key leadership role within a highly invested, project‑driven manufacturing environment, offering the chance to shape engineering strategy, drive continuous improvement, and lead a well‑established engineering team. The business is undergoing significant capital investment (£80m–£100m planned), making this an exciting time to join and make a real impact.
Non‑Negotiable Requirements
- Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering.
- Experience managing engineering teams, including senior engineers.
- Demonstrated ability to drive performance, culture, and continuous improvement.
- Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and engineering performance.
- Engineering qualification (HNC or above).
- Experience within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment (food, dairy, or similar highly regulated industry preferred).
- Strong people‑management, coaching, and mentoring ability.
- Experience with CAPEX projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of compliance, health & safety, and environmental standards.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience within the dairy or food manufacturing sector.
- NEBOSH qualification (or willingness to develop).
- IOSH qualified.
- Experience in highly regulated industries such as pharma, chemical, or FMCG.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and develop the site engineering team including senior engineers, shift engineers, and apprentices.
- Drive a positive engineering culture focused on performance, accountability, and development.
- Manage all engineering activities including maintenance, projects, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee CAPEX projects and support long‑term investment strategy.
- Ensure compliance with all health & safety, environmental, and food safety standards.
- Manage engineering budgets, PPM systems, and asset performance.
- Work closely with senior leadership to deliver site KPIs and operational excellence.
Benefits
- Working for a well‑established and growing organisation within the dairy sector.
- Significant investment and long‑term project exposure.
- Competitive salary with relocation package available.
- Strong benefits package including bonus, pension, private healthcare, and more.
- Clear opportunity to make a strategic impact and develop further within the business.
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