Engineering Manager

Pursuit Recruitment Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a skilled engineering team in Dartford. The successful candidate will manage engineering excellence, drive continuous improvement, and oversee capex projects. Ideal applicants will possess an engineering degree, a minimum of 10 years' experience, and strong leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits including additional leave and free lunches.

Benefits

25 days holidays, increasing with service

Pension: company contribution of 4%

Free lunches every day

Annual company BBQ

Annual flu vaccination

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management track record.
• Experience delivering capex projects on time and within budget.
• Financial acumen with budget management experience.
• Food industry or highly regulated industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team.
• Provide technical leadership ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling and execution.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers and contractors.
• Ensure plant safety compliance with H&S legislation.
• Champion food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Engineering degree or related qualification

Minimum 10 years engineering experience

Strong technical background in automation systems

Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Overview

Engineering Manager – Leading FMCG Manufacturing Organisation

Salary: £65,000 – £72,000 DOE +E

Location: Dartford / M25

Benefits: 25 days holidays, increases with service to 28 days; Additional leave of up to 10 days in the anniversary for long service milestones; Pension: Group personal pension, company contribution of 4%; Life Cover: 3 x your salary in the event of your death to your nominated beneficiary; Occupational maternity pay plus SMP; Accident Cover: Disability compensation Payment; BUPA cash plan: Individual Cover or Family. Employee has the option to increase the benefit; Employee Star Award; Employee Assistance Programme; Free lunches every day; Annual company BBQ; Annual flu vaccination.

Please note; you must have full rights to work in the UK without limitations to be considered for the Engineering Manager position.

About the role

Our client, a highly reputable and well-established FMCG organisation, is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join their dynamic team. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead engineering excellence within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, driving both operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Role

As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for managing a skilled engineering team to deliver exceptional standards that enable the business to supply customers on time, in full, at the right quality, and within a safe working environment. You will drive improvements across the site, deliver capex projects, and manage engineering budgets in line with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team across a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Provide technical leadership ensuring alignment with company goals and customer requirements
• Oversee project planning, scheduling and execution, delivering on time and within budget
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement, identifying optimisation opportunities
• Manage relationships with external suppliers, contractors and cross-functional teams
• Ensure plant safety compliance with H&S legislation as Site Electrical Duty Holder
• Oversee engineering stores management, critical spares, and CPPM system optimisation
• Champion food safety and quality standards, supporting accreditation requirements
• Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives and improvement projects

Essential Requirements

• Engineering degree or related qualification
• Minimum 10 years engineering experience with proven leadership and management track record
• Strong technical background in automation systems
• Experience delivering capex projects on time and within budget
• Financial acumen with budget management experience
• Food industry or highly regulated industry experience preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving expertise and incident management capabilities