Engineering Manager

Henderson Brown Recruitment; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Henderson Brown Recruitment is partnering with a rapidly expanding FMCG manufacturer in Hampshire to appoint an Engineering Manager. This is a key leadership role driving site performance, embedding continuous improvement and supporting the business through a growth phase.

The role oversees maintenance, capital projects, safety and regulatory compliance, and automation initiatives to maximise reliability and throughput while reducing downtime.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of engineering teams in manufacturing.
• Experience in FMCG environments with maintenance and CI.
• Strong understanding of safety, regulatory compliance and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering function, overseeing maintenance, capital projects, site infrastructure, and CI initiatives to maximise efficiency.
• Develop and coach the engineering team through performance reviews, objectives, and training.
• Ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance, conducting risk assessments and liaising with authorities.
• Deliver automation and improvement projects on time and within budget to boost productivity.
• Drive environmental and sustainability initiatives while maintaining preventative maintenance systems.
• Oversee machinery specification, installation, refurbishment, and support product development to improve throughput.
• Monitor KPIs, manage contractors and spare parts, and support production planning to meet demand.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Health & safety knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3

HNC/HND

BTEC

Job description

Engineering Manager

Salary - Up to £70,000 plus bonus

Location - Hampshire

We are pleased to be partnering with a rapidly expanding FMCG manufacturer to appoint an Engineering Manager. This is a key leadership role, driving site performance, embedding continuous improvement, and supporting the business through an exciting growth phase.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering function, overseeing maintenance, capital projects, site infrastructure, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximise operational efficiency and reliability.
• Manage and develop the engineering team through performance reviews, clear objectives, and structured training aligned with business needs and system upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and regulatory requirements, conducting risk assessments and liaising with authorities and external stakeholders as required.
• Deliver automation and improvement projects on time and within budget, enhancing productivity, reducing downtime, and supporting long-term manufacturing performance goals.
• Implement environmental and sustainability initiatives to reduce site carbon footprint while maintaining robust preventative maintenance systems for optimal equipment performance.
• Oversee specification, installation, and refurbishment of machinery, supporting product development processes and improving throughput, efficiency, and operational capability.
• Monitor KPIs including downtime and efficiency, manage contractors and spare parts, and support production planning to meet customer demand effectively.

Requirements

• Hold an engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND, or BTEC
• Previous experience in a similar position (e.g. Engineering Maintenance Manager, Plant Engineering Manager, Factory Engineering Manager) would be highly advantageous.
• Demonstrate proven experience leading and developing engineering teams, with the ability to motivate, coach, and build strong team performance.
• Possess experience working within FMCG environments, ideally within food manufacturing, with understanding of industry standards, compliance, and operational pressures.
• Have strong knowledge of high-speed production and packing lines, including maintenance strategies, fault finding, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Show strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels across the business.