Engineering & Facilities Manager

Supplement Factory; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food supplement company in Ashford is seeking an Engineering and Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance activities and ensure compliance with GMP standards. The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering qualification and experience in facilities management. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth. A collaborative work environment and relocation options are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Company pension

Free parking

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in successful project delivery.
• Experience in mechanical and facilities management.
• Expertise in decision-making on technically complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to meet key performance metrics.
• Oversee planned maintenance and manage critical spares inventory.
• Generate risk assessment reports and quality documentation.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Decision-Making

GMP Compliance

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification (MEng, BEng/BSc/HND/HNC)

Electrical Installations BS 7671: 2018

Electrical and Electronic NVQ Level 3

Job description

Job Description

Company Overview

At Supplement Factory, we lead the food supplement industry in innovation and quality. Located in Kent, our state‑of‑the‑art facilities are the backbone of our commitment to excellence.

Job Role

As an Engineering and Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for planning, organising and leading our engineering and facilities maintenance activities. Your leadership will be crucial in ensuring continuous, safe production and maintaining our high‑quality standards. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in both mechanical and facilities management.

Key Responsibilities

• Resource Planning and Team Leadership: Lead the team to meet key performance metrics and sustain safe, continuous production.
• Maintenance Management: Oversee planned maintenance, calibration, service schedules and manage critical spares inventory.
• Audit Follow‑ups: Implement corrective/preventative actions based on internal audits.
• Risk Management: Generate risk assessment reports and quality documentation, ensuring compliance with GMP standards.
• Engineering and Facilities Oversight: Lead all site maintenance activities, including contractor management and coordination with production planning.
• Contract Management: Review and negotiate service contracts, quotations and invoices.
• Continuous Improvement: Develop and implement a continuous improvement strategy using lean tools such as TPM, FMEA, 5S.
• Leadership and Role Modelling: Demonstrate behaviours aligned with the company’s values and leadership competencies.
• Employee Development: Lead and promote employee development, performance evaluations and involvement.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering qualification (MEng, BEng/BSc/HND/HNC).
• Electrical and Electronic NVQ Level 3 or related qualifications.
• Electrical Installations BS 7671: 2018 (preferred).
• Experience in mechanical and facilities management.
• Expertise in decision‑making on technically complex matters.
• Leadership skills with a flexible approach.
• Experience in the Laboratory/Pharma/Food industry in a process or packing environment.
• Proven track record in successful project delivery.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Professional growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.
• Work environment: collaborative and challenging workplace.
• Benefits: company pension, free parking and other benefits.

Additional Details

• Job type: Permanent, full‑time.
• Location: Candidates must be able to commute or relocate to Ashford.
• Work authorization: Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom is required.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday.

Ability To Commute/Relocate

• Ashford, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).

Work Location

In‑person.

Required Skills

• 5S, Parking, Performance Metrics, GMP, Project Delivery, Eligibility, Production Planning, Contract Management, Authorization, Oversight, Calibration, Packing, Decision‑Making, Risk Assessment, Salary, Quotations, Metrics, Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Mechanical Engineering, BSC, Risk Management, Strategy, Documentation, Maintenance Planning, Leadership, Engineering Management.