Engineering Manager

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Market Weighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a practical Engineering Manager to oversee the engineering team in a food manufacturing environment. This hands-on role emphasizes leadership, problem-solving, and compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have mechanical or electrical engineering qualifications and experience. Salary is competitive between £50k - £55k, with expected hours of 40-45 per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical systems.
• Calm under pressure, detail-focused and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate the engineering team.
• Prioritise and manage engineering workloads and resource planning.
• Maintain plant, equipment and systems in line with legislation.
• Diagnose and resolve issues quickly to keep production running.

Skills

Leadership experience

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer

NEBOSH/IOSH qualifications

Job description

A leading food manufacturing site is seeking a practical and highly motivated Engineering Manager. This role is hands-on, with 60–70% of your time on the factory floor, leading the engineering team and ensuring equipment runs safely, efficiently and with minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate the engineering team
• Prioritise and manage engineering workloads and resource planning
• Maintain plant, equipment and systems in line with legislation
• Diagnose and resolve issues quickly to keep production running
• Deliver effective PPM systems and engineering stores management
• Champion best practice, continuous improvement and new technologies
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, GMP and H&S standards
• Contribute to HACCP, TACCP and VACCP activities
• Support flexible working and on‑call requirements

About You

• Qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (16th/17th Edition desirable)
• Strong hands‑on experience with mechanical and electrical systems
• Leadership experience, ideally in food manufacturing
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills
• Calm under pressure, detail‑focussed and proactive
• NEBOSH/IOSH and food hygiene qualifications advantageous

A great opportunity for a driven, floor‑focused leader ready to make a real impact in a fast‑moving 24/7 operation.

40–45 per week, Monday–Friday, with flexibility for peaks and occasional weekends.

Salary bracket: £50k - £55k