Engineering Manager

TieTalent; Paignton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable food producer in South Devon is seeking an Engineering Manager to guide their engineering team and ensure operational excellence. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career growth, providing hands-on involvement in maintenance and a chance to step into management within a supportive environment. The company prioritizes personal development and has exciting plans for future expansion, making it a promising opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Supportive development environment

Opportunities for growth and career potential

Qualifications

• Proven track record in supervisory or senior maintenance engineering roles, ideally in food or FMCG.
• Proactive and solutions-focused with a desire for increased responsibility.
• Dual-skilled in mechanical and electrical engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small engineering team and set clear goals.
• Drive operational efficiency and safety compliance in the factory.
• Engage in hands-on maintenance and problem-solving.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Education

Recognised qualifications in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Engineering Software

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About

Engineering Manager Step into Management with a Growing Sustainable Food Producer

About

Engineering Manager Step into Management with a Growing Sustainable Food Producer

Location: South Devon | Salary: Up to £50,000 | MondayFriday (+ occasional Saturdays)

Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career? This is a rare opportunity to move into your first formal management role leading a team, shaping processes, and playing a key part in the growth of a forward-thinking, sustainable food business.

On behalf of our client, an expanding food processing company in South Devon, TQRis seeking a motivated and hands-onEngineering Team Leader(or aspiring Engineering Manager) to take ownership of engineering and maintenance operations. With recent investment and exciting capital projects on the horizon, this is the perfect time to join and grow with the business.

What Youll Be Doing

• Lead &Inspire: Guide a small engineering team, set clear goals, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Ensure the factory runs efficiently and safely, supporting expansion into new markets.
• Get Hands-On: Be actively involved in day-to-day maintenance and problem-solving, while developing your leadership skills.
• Champion Safety &Compliance: Maintain high standards across safety procedures, certifications, and quality systems.
• Collaborate: Work closely with other departments to deliver improvement initiatives and support business growth.
• Support Projects: Contribute to capital investment plans and provide insights for senior leadership reporting.
  
  

What Were Looking For

• Experience in asupervisory or senior maintenance engineering role, ideally within food or FMCG manufacturing.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a desire to take on more responsibility.
• Recognised qualifications in mechanical or electrical engineering (dual-skilled preferred).
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
  
  

Whats On Offer

• A genuine opportunity to step into your first management role.
• A supportive environment where your development is a priority.
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• A growing business with exciting plans and long-term career potential.
  
  

Lets Talk

If youre ambitious, ready to lead, and excited by the idea of helping shape the future of a growing business, wed love to hear from you.

TQR Plymouth is a leading recruitment agency in Devon specialising in the engineering and manufacturing sector.

By applying for this position, you confirm that you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the purposes of recruitment, employment and working finding services.

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Nice-to-have skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Paignton, England
  
  

Work experience

• Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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