Engineering Manager

Greencore; Holbeach CP; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Matched pension contribution

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Company share save scheme

Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform

Job summary

Greencore in Holbeach, Lincolnshire is seeking an Engineering Leader to drive asset reliability and performance. In this site-based role, you'll lead engineering efforts to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.

The ideal candidate will have proven engineering leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for developing strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring top-tier performance. Competitive salary and extensive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an engineering leadership role within FMCG or a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of SHE legislation, compliance and food safety standards.
• Ability to analyse technical data and drive performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering function on site, driving asset reliability and performance.
• Champion SHE compliance and support delivery of safety standards.
• Drive preventative and reactive maintenance strategies.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Asset management

Continuous improvement

Budget management

Compliance with food safety standards

Leadership and communication skills

Education

Relevant engineering qualification (Level 3 or above or equivalent)

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Job Description

Salary: Competitive salary

Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary

Location: Holbeach, Lincolnshire

Ways of Working: Site based

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:30 – 17:00

Contract Type: Permanent

Why Greencore?

Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. Our site in Holbeach St Marks, Lincolnshire specialises in producing chilled pizzas and employs around 880 people, operating in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this busy and exciting role you will lead the engineering function on site, driving asset reliability, performance and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with safety, quality and operational standards.

• Champion SHE compliance and support delivery of safety standards across engineering and the wider site
• Lead the development and delivery of asset management strategies to meet business goals
• Analyse asset performance data to identify risks, failures and improvement opportunities
• Drive preventative and reactive maintenance strategies to optimise equipment reliability
• Develop and manage engineering budgets, cost plans and expenditure forecasts
• Implement robust root cause analysis and continuous improvement programmes
• Manage supplier performance, contractor control and engineering service delivery
• Ensure contingency and impact plans are in place for asset or utility failures
• Lead engineering reporting, performance reviews and compliance with audits and standards
• Manage, coach and develop engineering teams, supporting all day‑to‑day people activities

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in an engineering leadership role within FMCG or a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of asset management, maintenance strategies and engineering best practice
• Demonstrated experience of managing budgets, cost control and financial planning
• Solid understanding of SHE legislation, compliance and food safety standards
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to analyse technical data and drive performance improvements
• Experience of continuous improvement methodologies and problem‑solving techniques
• Knowledge of CMMS systems and engineering planning tools
• Relevant engineering qualification (Level 3 or above or equivalent apprenticeship)
• Commercial awareness with the ability to influence and drive business decisions

We’re proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality.

If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.

What You’ll Get In Return

• Competitive salary and job‑related benefits
• Holidays
• Competitive matched pension contribution
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
• Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on‑the‑job training and development opportunities to further your career.