Engineering Manager

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Bridlington is seeking an engineering leader to take ownership of the engineering function. The candidate should have a strong background in fast-moving production environments and be capable of maintaining and improving site equipment. Responsibilities include implementing maintenance systems, managing contractors, and enhancing site performance. Competitive benefits and working hours apply.

Qualifications

• Strong background in FMCG or fast-moving production environments.
• Proven ability to implement preventative maintenance systems.
• Solid understanding of health and safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve site equipment for efficient production.
• Drive planned maintenance and lead Capex activities.
• Reduce downtime and increase output with production.
• Manage external contractors and establish a maintenance workshop.
• Contribute to improving site systems and overall performance.

Skills

FMCG background

Maintenance systems design

Mechanical and electrical competence

Coaching and development

Health and safety compliance

Job description

A fantastic East Yorkshire based FMGC company are looking for a hands‑on engineering leader who is required to take full ownership of the engineering function.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, repairing, and improving all site equipment to ensure consistent, efficient production.
• Implementing and driving planned and preventative maintenance, delivering site and equipment improvements, and leading Capex activity.
• Working closely with production, focus on reducing downtime, increasing output, and building robust in‑house mechanical and electrical capability.
• Managing external contractors.
• Establishing a fit‑for‑purpose maintenance workshop.
• As part of the senior management team, contribute to improving site systems, culture, GMP, quality, and overall performance.
• This role demands a practical, sleeves‑rolled‑up approach – a leader who thrives on being present on the factory floor.

Experience Required

• Strong background in FMCG or similar fast‑moving production environments.
• Broad exposure to food manufacturing equipment (e.g., boilers, pans, compressors, multi‑heads, conveyors, check‑weighers, metal detectors, pouch/flow wrapping machinery).
• Proven ability to design and implement preventative maintenance systems.
• Competence across both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Ability to coach and develop line leaders in basic machine operation.
• Solid understanding of health and safety and regulatory compliance.

Hours

• Standard: 7:00–16:00, 40 hours per week.
• Flexibility required to support breakdowns and production needs (factory runs 7:00–17:00; occasional Saturday mornings).
• 5 days per week.