Engineering Manager

AB Agri; Great Walsingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Matched pension contribution of up to 10%

Job summary

AB Agri is seeking an Engineering Manager in Walsingham, Norfolk, to lead and develop the engineering team. This full-time permanent position involves driving improvements in maintenance practices, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and enhancing site performance through hands-on leadership.

The ideal candidate possesses engineering leadership experience, a practical leadership style, and expertise in transitioning from reactive to proactive maintenance approaches. A starting salary from £60,000, performance-related bonus, and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Engineering leadership experience in manufacturing or a similar site environment.
• Hands-on leadership style with strong team engagement.
• Experience improving maintenance and moving from reactive to planned approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site engineering team.
• Drive a shift to preventative maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards.

Skills

Engineering leadership experience

Practical leadership style

Maintenance improvement experience

Compliance and engineering standards understanding

Strong problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location: Walsingham, Norfolk, UK

Contract & Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Package: Starting salary from £60,000, a performance-related bonus scheme, a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and reward your impact, and a matched pension contribution of up to 10%.

Note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site engineering team, staying visible and hands-on
• Drive a shift to preventative maintenance and improve equipment reliability
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and statutory requirements
• Build maintenance plans and support capital investment priorities
• Work closely with operations to improve overall site performance

What We’re Looking For

• Engineering leadership experience in manufacturing or a similar site environment
• A hands-on, practical leadership style with strong team engagement
• Experience improving maintenance and moving from reactive to planned approaches
• Good understanding of compliance, safety, and engineering standards
• Strong problem-solving and the ability to prioritise effectively

Nice to have

• Experience in feed, food, agriculture, or process industries
• BOAS or BOAS-M (desirable, not essential)