Engineering Manager

ZipRecruiter; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team in Bridgwater. This role offers the chance to drive continuous improvement and implement innovative maintenance strategies in a facility undergoing significant upgrades. As a leader, you will foster a culture of collaboration and sustainability while managing both legacy systems and cutting-edge robotics. With a commitment to health and safety, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact on operations and team well-being. If you're ready to elevate your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Healthy non-contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus

Life cover & healthcare cashback plan

Learning & development opportunities

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams in FMCG with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and RCM techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team to enhance efficiency.
• Implement best-in-class maintenance strategies to optimize plant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Reliability and Maintenance Excellence

Budget Management

Education

HND or Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Engineering Manager

Location: Bridgwater | Salary: Up to £80,000

Lead, Innovate, and Make an Impact

This business believes in doing things the right way, ensuring sustainability, with the people at the heart of it all. The business and site are going through a major investment influx, with big projects and investment meaning the improvement of sites and machinery to go with it.

I'm looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the team, drive continuous improvement, and help shape a high-performance culture. This is your opportunity to step into a leadership role where you’ll have the autonomy to implement best-in-class maintenance strategies, optimise plant performance, and develop a strong, engaged engineering team. The site is a mix of legacy equipment with all the challenges that brings and the latest technology robotics; therefore, knowing how to manage both ends of the spectrum is essential.

What You’ll Be Doing

Great leadership starts with building and mentoring a high-performing engineering team. By fostering continuous improvement, we can enhance efficiency, minimize downtime, and optimize processes.

Strong collaboration and culture ensure open communication and teamwork across departments. At the same time, reliability and maintenance excellence keep operations running smoothly with minimal disruptions.

A commitment to sustainability and innovation helps reduce waste and improve energy efficiency. Above all, a health and safety-first approach ensures compliance with regulations and protects our team’s well-being.

What You’ll Need

1. Experience leading an engineering team in the FMCG industry.
2. Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, RCM techniques, and Continuous Improvement principles.
3. Ability to manage budgets and find cost-effective solutions.
4. Proven track record of successfully delivering engineering projects from start to finish.
5. An engineering qualification (HND or Degree).

Why Join?

They believe in investing in their people and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive holiday allowance
• Healthy non-contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus
• Life cover & healthcare cashback plan
• Learning & development opportunities
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)

If you feel it's time for a change, or you're wanting to excel your career to the next level, then this could be the role for you!

If you’re looking for a leadership role where you can make a real impact, it would be great to hear from you.

Apply now—don’t miss the opportunity!