Engineering Manager

Top Chain Talent Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Chain Talent Ltd is seeking an Engineering Manager in London for a fast-growing FMCG business. The role leads the engineering function in a small factory, hands-on with machinery, and responsible for maintenance.

You'll manage PPM and repairs, lead a small team, and ensure production runs smoothly while developing leadership. The role suits an ambitious engineer moving into a leadership position.

Qualifications

• Qualified, multi-skilled maintenance engineer with FMCG experience.
• Experience leading a small engineering team.
• Hands-on, practical leader capable of keeping production running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned preventative maintenance and engineering schedules.
• Lead reactive maintenance, breakdowns and fault finding.
• Coordinate electrical and mechanical engineering activities.
• Develop and manage a small engineering team.

Skills

Maintenance Engineering

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Hands-on Leadership

Education

Engineering Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Engineering Manager

FMCG | London | Days-Based

An exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing FMCG business with great products, long-standing customer relationships and an established brand.

We're looking for a qualified, multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment, ready to take ownership of the engineering function and lead a small team.

The Role

This is a days-based position, working in a small factory with a close-knit production team. You'll be the most senior person in the engineering function, taking responsibility for all engineering and maintenance activities.

You'll work hands-on with a variety of machinery and equipment, leading by example while overseeing:

• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and engineering schedules.
• Reactive maintenance, breakdowns and fault-finding.
• Electrical and mechanical engineering activities.
• The day-to-day priorities and development of a small engineering team.

About You

This role would suit either an ambitious Engineer / Team Leader ready to take the next step into a leadership position or an experienced engineer looking to bring their knowledge and expertise into a smaller business.

You'll be practical, hands-on and confident taking ownership, with the ability to lead by example, solve problems and keep production running smoothly.

The Opportunity

A great chance to join a growing FMCG business where you can make a real impact, take ownership of the engineering function and develop your leadership experience.