Engineering Manager

Indigo Food Group Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BM Foods in Avonmouth is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to own the engineering function, drive safety, reliability and continuous improvement across the site. You will lead maintenance, CAPEX projects and a high-performing team to support production and site growth.

The role requires a degree or HND, multi-skilled engineering capability with electrical bias, and experience in food manufacturing, automation/PLC, IOSH and BRC standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND level qualification.
• Multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Automation and PLC experience.
• IOSH certification.
• BRC experience.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering operations across the site.
• Drive a strong health & safety culture for employees and contractors.
• Manage and improve planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Maximise equipment reliability, efficiency and performance.
• Lead machinery installations and CAPEX projects.
• Manage contractors, engineering compliance and permit-to-work systems.
• Oversee engineering budgets, spare parts and stock control.
• Support production teams with technical expertise and problem-solving.
• Develop, coach and lead the engineering team.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with BRC, food safety and company standards.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical bias

Automation & PLC

IOSH

BRC experience

Education

Degree or HND

Job description

Are you an experienced Engineering Manager ready to take ownership of an entire engineering function and drive performance across a fast-paced food manufacturing site?

BM Foods, Avonmouth is seeking a proactive and hands-on Engineering Manager to lead all engineering activities across the site, ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement. Reporting directly to the Site Director, you'll play a key role within the senior management team and have a significant impact on site performance and future growth.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business where you'll lead engineering strategy, manage site-wide maintenance activities, drive equipment performance, oversee capital projects and develop a high-performing engineering team. You'll be responsible for ensuring engineering excellence while working closely with production and operational teams to achieve shared business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering operations across the site.
• Drive a strong health & safety culture for employees and contractors.
• Manage and improve planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Maximise equipment reliability, efficiency and performance.
• Lead machinery installations and CAPEX projects.
• Manage contractors, engineering compliance and permit-to-work systems.
• Oversee engineering budgets, spare parts and stock control.
• Support production teams with technical expertise and problem-solving.
• Develop, coach and lead the engineering team.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with BRC, food safety and company standards.

About You

We're looking for a strong engineering leader who combines technical expertise with excellent people management skills.

You'll ideally have:

• Qualifications to Degree or HND level.
• Multi-skilled Engineering background with an electrical bias.
• Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Automation and PLC experience.
• IOSH certification.
• BRC experience.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem-solving.

Why Join BM Foods?

This role offers the chance to influence site performance, lead business-critical projects, develop engineering capability and play a key role in the continued success of a growing food manufacturing business.

Salary: Up to £75,000

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

If you're passionate about engineering excellence and are looking for your next leadership challenge, we'd love to hear from you.