Engineering Manager

FMCG executive network; Birchanger; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Birchanger is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team and drive performance improvements. The ideal candidate will have proven management experience in engineering within the food sector, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage substantial budgets. Join us to make a meaningful impact and enhance operational excellence.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Increased holiday with length of service

Option to buy more holiday

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Flexi week opportunity

Cycle to work scheme

Specsavers eye voucher

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Proven engineering management experience within the food industry.
• Experience managing multi-million-pound budgets.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of shift engineers.
• Drive OEE improvement programmes.
• Manage maintenance budgets and service contracts.
• Report on key KPIs and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Engineering management experience

Problem-solving

Optimization of performance

Team development

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Engineering Manager - Drive Performance, Lead Innovation, Shape the Future

Are you an experienced Engineering Manager ready to take ownership of a high-performing site and make a lasting impact? We're looking for a hands‑on leader who can inspire our engineering teams, deliver exceptional reliability, and drive continuous improvement across our operations.

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About the Role

As our Engineering Manager, you'll lead a team of skilled engineers, ensuring our maintenance and improvement programmes deliver outstanding machine availability, uptime, and efficiency. You'll take the lead on OEE performance, develop robust maintenance schedules, and manage a multi‑million‑pound budget – all while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of shift engineers to deliver best‑in‑class performance.
• Drive OEE improvement programmes, focusing on machine availability and operational speed.
• Manage maintenance budgets, service contracts, and statutory inspections.
• Oversee PPM delivery, spares management, and CI initiatives across the site.
• Support the introduction and operationalisation of new lines and equipment.
• Report on key KPIs and use data‑driven insights to inform continuous improvement.

About You

You're a proactive, credible leader with proven engineering management experience within the food industry. You thrive on solving problems, optimising performance, and developing your team. With a mechanical or electrical background (HNC/HND or higher), you bring both the technical expertise and leadership skills to deliver real, measurable results.

You'll also have:

• A strong commitment to safety and compliance
• Experience managing multi‑million‑pound budgets
• A track record of delivering sustainable performance improvements
• Excellent communication and people management skills
• A commercial mindset with a focus on cost efficiency and reliability

Benefits include:

• 27 days holiday
• Increased holiday with length of service
• Option to buy more holiday
• Enhanced maternity/paternity (Maternity is 6 months full pay after 2 years of service. 3 months full for 1–2 years)
• Free Gu
• Flexi week opportunity every year
• Cycle to work
• Heat scheme
• Summer Fridays and December Fridays (finish at 1 pm)
• Specsavers eye voucher
• Death in benefit service (Metlife Master trust)

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. In return, we'll offer you the freedom to lead, the tools to succeed, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering leadership journey, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of performance and reliability.