Engineering Manager

Pioneer-Selection-Ltd; Shudy Camps; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life insurance

Gym access

Ongoing training and development

Days-based role

Job summary

Pioneer-Selection-Ltd is seeking an Engineering Manager for a busy FMCG manufacturing site in Linton. You will lead the site engineering team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure top‑class maintenance of electrical and mechanical assets.

You will manage preventive and reactive maintenance, develop long‑term engineering strategies, and oversee health & safety, budgets, and contractor relationships to support production goals.

Qualifications

• Proven engineering leadership experience within an FMCG or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and both reactive and planned maintenance.
• Experience with maintenance systems, KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding knowledge.
• Recognised engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical).
• Experience in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site engineering team to maximise machinery uptime.
• Oversee electrical and mechanical maintenance activities and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate reactive/breakdown support and long-term engineering strategies.
• Ensure health & safety compliance and budget control.
• Manage contractors and develop site engineering standards.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Maintenance management

Team development

Electrical & mechanical fault-finding

Education

Engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical)

Tools

PLCs

CMMS

Job description

ENGINEERING MANAGER

Job Title - Engineering Manager

Location - Linton

Salary - Up to £75,000

Shift - Days

Job Role of the Engineering Manager

A superb opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Manager to join a supportive and collaborative senior team within a busy FMCG manufacturing site. The company prides itself on a positive working culture where teamwork and mutual respect are at the centre of daily operations.

As Engineering Manager, you will lead and develop the site engineering team, ensuring maximum machinery uptime and driving continuous improvement across the facility. You will be responsible for overseeing both electrical and mechanical maintenance activities, managing planned preventative maintenance schedules, coordinating reactive and breakdown support, and implementing long‑term engineering strategies aligned with production and business goals.

You will play a key role in health & safety compliance, budget control, contractor management, and the development of engineering standards across site.

Sector - FMCG Manufacturing

Non‑Negotiable Requirements of the Engineering Manager

• Proven engineering leadership experience within an FMCG or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong background managing both reactive and planned maintenance within a fast‑paced factory.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams.

Essential Requirements for the Engineering Manager

• Strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding knowledge.
• Recognised Engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical).
• Experience managing maintenance systems, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.

Desirable Requirements for the Engineering Manager

• Previous experience working as an Engineering Manager or Engineering Supervisor in the UK.
• Experience working with PLCs and the ability to support fault‑finding activities.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems and budget management.

The Engineering Manager will benefit from:

• Working for a recognised market‑leading FMCG business.
• Competitive salary of £75,000.
• Excellent benefits package including pension, life insurance, and gym access.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Days‑based role offering strong work‑life balance.