Engineering Manager

Pioneer Selection; Rochester; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Pioneer Selection is recruiting an Engineering Manager near Rochester, Kent. The role leads a team of 8-10 multi-skilled engineers in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment, with 80% management and 20% hands-on work.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, drive improvements, and shape the engineering function. The position offers an excellent salary of £70,000 plus bonus, with career progression into senior management for the right person.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an engineering department within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Minimum Level 3 Engineering qualification (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop 8-10 multi-skilled engineers in a fast-paced factory.
• Balance 80% management with 20% hands-on engineering work.
• Shape and develop the engineering function with career progression.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

Job description

Engineering Manager

Job Title:Engineering Manager

Location:Rochester, Kent

Salary:£70,000 + Bonus

Job Role of the Engineering Manager

An Excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Engineering Manager to work for a blue chip multi national FMCG manufacturing company based near Rochester Kent. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing and leading a team of 8-10 multi skilled engineers in a very fast paced production factory. The role will be 80% management and 20% hands on and the ideal candidate needs to have very strong man management and leadership skills. There would be career progression available into senior Management roles for the right candidate.

Sector- Manufacturing / FMCG

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Head of Engineering

• Previous experience leading an engineering department within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Minimum Level 3 Engineering qualification (or equivalent).

Desirable Requirements for the Head of Engineering

• Previous experience within FMCG and process manufacturing
• Experience leading engineering projects and capital investment programmes.
• Knowledge of high-speed industrial manufacturing equiptment
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance systems and engineering compliance.

The Head of Engineering will benefit from:

• Joining a rapidly expanding and highly successful manufacturing business.
• The opportunity to shape and develop the engineering function.
• Career Progression and training
• Excellent salary and benefits package.
• Genuine opportunities to make a lasting impact within a growing business.