Engineering Manager

Dunraven Recruitment Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Manager for a permanent position in East Yorkshire. This role involves leading a multi-skilled engineering team to achieve site key performance indicators while ensuring optimal efficiency and compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a background in food manufacturing, and relevant engineering qualifications. The position offers autonomy, on-site parking, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

On-site Free Parking

Qualifications

• Proven Engineering Manager or Senior Engineering Lead experience.
• Background in FMCG or food manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on, proactive, and delivery-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a multi-skilled engineering team.
• Plan, prioritise, and delegate all maintenance activities.
• Ensure machinery operates at optimum efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Electrical engineering knowledge

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Engineering qualification (Mechanical or Electrical)

16th / 17th Edition certification

NEBOSH / IOSH qualifications

Food Hygiene qualifications

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location: East Yorkshire

Salary: £55,000

Industry: Food Manufacturing / FMCG

Job Type: Permanent

Shift: Monday - Friday (Days)

Benefits

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (bank holidays taken in lieu)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Senior, site-critical leadership role
• High level of autonomy and visibility
• On-site Free Parking

Key Engineering Manager Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a multi-skilled engineering team to deliver site KPIs
• Spend 60-70% of time hands-on on the factory floor
• Own site engineering performance, uptime, and reliability
• Plan, prioritise, and delegate all maintenance activities
• Develop and manage PPM schedules and engineering inspections
• Ensure machinery operates at optimum efficiency with minimal downtime
• Full responsibility for engineering health & safety compliance
• Champion continuous improvement, waste reduction, and best practice
• Manage engineering stores and cost control
• Support recruitment, development, and retention of engineers
• Actively contribute to Food Safety, HACCP, TACCP & VACCP
• Flexible to support out-of-hours issues and on-call requirements

Key Engineering Manager Requirements

• Proven Engineering Manager or Senior Engineering Lead experience
• Background in FMCG or food manufacturing environments
• Strong mechanical & electrical engineering knowledge
• Relevant Engineering qualification (Mechanical or Electrical)
• 16th / 17th Edition certified
• Strong people leadership and communication skills
• Hands-on, proactive, and delivery-focused mindset
• Excellent planning, organisation, and problem-solving ability
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment
• NEBOSH / IOSH and Food Hygiene qualifications advantageous