Engineering Manager

Our client is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers delivering high-quality, fresh products that meet the needs of consumers across retail and foodservice sectors.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

We are recruiting for a Site Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function within a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring all plant, equipment, buildings, and site services are maintained safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. The successful candidate will manage a team of engineers, drive engineering standards, support continuous improvement, and ensure full compliance across all engineering and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a site-based engineering team of circa 12 engineers
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the engineering department
• Ensure plant, equipment, buildings, and site services are maintained and operating safely
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering practices, standards, and site projects
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, statutory requirements, and internal engineering standards
• Manage engineering compliance, including site services, distribution systems, environmental compliance, and legionella management
• Support energy efficiency and cost-reduction initiatives across the site
• Work closely with internal departments including Operations, Health & Safety, HR, Facilities, Technical, and Logistics
• Liaise with external contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies where required

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• 5+ years’ experience within a fast-paced industrial or manufacturing engineering environment
• Previous people management or engineering leadership experience
• Strong multi-skilled technical knowledge
• A recognised electrical qualification
• Good working knowledge of health & safety legislation
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A professional, positive, and solutions-focused approach
• The ability to build strong relationships and communicate confidently at all levels
• Strong organisational skills with a meticulous approach to work
• IT literacy and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable Skills:

• Experience managing engineering compliance across a manufacturing or industrial site
• Knowledge of environmental compliance and energy reduction initiatives
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and regulatory relationships
• Previous involvement in continuous improvement projects
• Experience leading multi-skilled engineering teams within a high-pressure production environment

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary package
• 10% bonus
• Life assurance
• Employer matched pension
• Relocation allowance and support, if applicable
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Colleague discounts, including gym membership and shopping discounts
• Flexibility in pay frequency each month
• Access to online GP
• Employee assistance programme

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