Engineering Manager

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life insurance

Gym access

Ongoing training

Days-based role

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd. is seeking an Engineering Manager for a busy FMCG manufacturing site in Linton. You will lead the site engineering team, drive uptime, and implement long-term engineering strategies aligned with production goals.

The role focuses on electrical and mechanical maintenance, safety compliance, and budget control, with days-based shifts and a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Proven engineering leadership experience in FMCG or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience leading maintenance, both reactive and planned, in a fast-paced factory.
• Experience managing maintenance KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site engineering team to maximise machinery uptime.
• Drive continuous improvement across the facility and align with production goals.
• Oversee electrical and mechanical maintenance activities and preventative maintenance.
• Manage budget, contractor relationships, and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Maintenance management

Fault finding

PLC knowledge

Education

Engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical)

Tools

CMMS

Maintenance systems

Job description

ENGINEERING MANAGER

Job Title - Engineering Manager

Location - Linton

Salary - Up to £75,000

Shift - Days

Job Role of the Engineering Manager

A superb opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Manager to join a supportive and collaborative senior team within a busy FMCG manufacturing site. The company prides itself on a positive working culture where teamwork and mutual respect are at the centre of daily operations.

As Engineering Manager, you will lead and develop the site engineering team, ensuring maximum machinery uptime and driving continuous improvement across the facility. You will be responsible for overseeing both electrical and mechanical maintenance activities, managing planned preventative maintenance schedules, coordinating reactive and breakdown support, and implementing long-term engineering strategies aligned with production and business goals.

You will play a key role in health & safety compliance, budget control, contractor management, and the development of engineering standards across site.

Sector - FMCG Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Engineering Manager

• Proven engineering leadership experience within an FMCG or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong background managing both reactive and planned maintenance within a fast-paced factory.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams.

Essential Requirements for the Engineering Manager

• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding knowledge.
• Recognised Engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical).
• Experience managing maintenance systems, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.

Desirable Requirements for the Engineering Manager

• Previous experience working as an Engineering Manager or Engineering Supervisor in the UK.
• Experience working with PLCs and the ability to support fault-finding activities.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems and budget management.

The Engineering Manager will benefit from:

• Working for a recognised market-leading FMCG business.
• Competitive salary of £75,000.
• Excellent benefits package including pension, life insurance, and gym access.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Days-based role offering strong work-life balance.