Engineering Manager

Henderson Brown; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

An FMCG manufacturer in Leicestershire seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee site engineering performance. This role involves minimizing downtime, enhancing asset performance, and ensuring compliance while leading a development-focused engineering team. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in engineering management within FMCG or food manufacturing, complemented by budget management and effective communication skills. A competitive salary of £70,000 -£76,000 is offered alongside benefits and a bonus.

Benefits

Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering management within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong technical knowledge of production equipment, maintenance systems, and asset care.
• Experience leading teams, managing performance, and developing engineering capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering operations to minimize downtime and maximize asset performance.
• Investigate recurring issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Monitor downtime and reliability KPIs to prioritize work.

Skills

Engineering management

Technical knowledge of production equipment

Budget management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

Engineering Manager

Salary: £70,000 -£76,000 plus benefits, plus bonus

Location: Leicestershire

Our client, an FMCG manufacturer, is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to take ownership of site engineering performance. This hands‑on role covers reliability, asset performance, cost control, compliance, and team development. You’ll work closely with operations and technical teams to ensure the plant runs efficiently and safely while delivering site targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering operations to minimise downtime and maximise asset performance.
• Investigate recurring issues, carrying out root cause analysis and implementing long-term solutions.
• Monitor downtime, maintenance, and reliability KPIs to prioritise work and drive improvements.
• Ensure plant, equipment, and facilities meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Plan and deliver preventative maintenance aligned to production schedules.
• Manage budgets, contractors, spare parts, and services to control costs and reduce waste.
• Lead, coach, and develop the engineering team, driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in an engineering management role within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong technical knowledge of production equipment, maintenance systems, and asset care.
• Track record of reducing downtime and improving plant reliability.
• Experience leading teams, managing performance, and developing engineering capability.
• Budget management experience with a focus on controlling costs and delivering value.
• Solutions-focused with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in roles such as Engineering Maintenance Manager, Factory Engineering Manager, Plant Engineering Manager, or similar is desirable.