Engineering Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Manager in Leicestershire. The role involves managing engineering operations to enhance asset performance and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in manufacturing, strong technical knowledge of production equipment, and capabilities in team leadership. This position also includes budget management and continuous improvement initiatives, offering a salary of £70,000 - £76,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Bonus structure

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an engineering management role within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong technical knowledge of production equipment and maintenance systems.
• Experience leading teams and managing performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering operations to minimise downtime and maximise asset performance.
• Investigate recurring issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Monitor downtime and maintenance KPIs to drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Plan preventative maintenance aligned to production schedules.
• Manage budgets and control costs to reduce waste.
• Lead and develop the engineering team to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Engineering management experience

Technical knowledge of production equipment

Communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Solutions-focused mentality

Job description

Overview

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.

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.