Engineering Manager

Executive Network Group; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Network Group is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager in Wrexham to lead the maintenance and engineering function. The role focuses on safe, reliable operation of equipment, utilities and facilities, with strategic leadership across maintenance and compliance.

You will drive KPI reporting, manage budgets and resources, and build a culture of proactive maintenance, continuous improvement, and team development within the site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a maintenance/engineering leadership role, ideally in food manufacturing.
• Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering qualifications are required.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, HSE and food safety engineering standards.
• Data-driven with experience in CI tools and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day engineering activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Oversee maintenance, asset care and compliance across the site.
• Manage departmental budget, resources, and contractor performance.
• Drive improvements in reliability and OEE via preventative maintenance.
• Coach and develop the maintenance team to professionalise the function.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Food manufacturing

Electrical/Mechanical qualifications

BRCGS HACCP HSE knowledge

Data-driven CI tools

OEE improvement

CMMS knowledge

People leadership & communication

Capex/project management

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS (Shire/Agility/SAP PM)

Job description

Job Title – Engineering Manager

Location – Wrexham

Type – Permanent

Salary – DOE

Our client are a leading food manufacturer working with the Uks leading brands. Due to growth, they are now seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to manage and develop the Engineering department. This person will be responsible for day-to-day management of the engineering function to ensure all equipment, utilities, and facilities operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. The role provides strategic and operational leadership across maintenance, asset care and compliance.

Dimensions:

• Responsible for Safety and food safety within area of control
• Responsible for the maintenance & availability of the process & packing lines.
• Make incremental improvements & changes in terms of reliability, moving to a preventative model, reducing machinery downtime, maintain & improve stability.
• Manage departmental budget, resource planning, contractor control, and performance management.
• Managing the R&R to agreed budget, controlling engineering stocks seeking ways to balance Risk vs Cost
• Build a strong culture of safety, accountability, and proactive maintenance.
• Leading, coaching and developing the maintenance team
• Professionalize the maintenance department with a strong focus on predictive and preventive maintenance.
• Installation & de-installation of plant & equipment, as required
• Working with others on a range of Engineering and Operational Projects ensuring budgetary, technical compliance and target timelines are met.
• Driving and reporting on key performance indicators to manage the effectiveness of the department and share to the wider team

Key deliverables:

• Ensure the department is Audit ready at all times and fully compliant with ALL legal and mandatory requirements including BRC, SMETA, L8, Pressure system regulations, Electrical fixed wiring, PAT testing and customer audits.
• Drive the completion of PPM standards and planned reactive activities to an overall target of >85%, with all category A (high priority) activities >95% completion.
• Drive system and process improvements in the department to support the delivery of a site OEE of greater than 80%.
• Manage the annual (R&R) Repairs and renewals budget and labor budget to within agreed levels.
• Manage and coach the team to ensure resources are utilized effectively, skills developed

Skills Required:

Essential

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a maintenance/ engineering leadership position, ideally within Food manufacturing.
• Relevant qualifications in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering.
• An engaged, positive and strong leader with a ‘can do’ mentality, who can solve problems
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, HSE regulations, and food safety engineering standards.
• Data driven with a continuous improvement mentality, formal knowledge and use of CI tools
• Demonstrable success improving OEE and leading maintenance teams.
• Strong understanding of automated production equipment, packaging machinery, and utilities.
• Excellent people leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Working knowledge of IT and Engineering CMMS systems

Desirable

• IOSH/NEBOSH qualification.
• Experienced in the implementation of Engineering CMMS systems (e.g., Shire, Agility, SAP PM,
• Experience of chilled and bakery processing environments.
• Experience managing capex projects from design to commissioning.
• Experience of audit processes with BRC and retailers would be an advantage
• Experienced in the implementation of Engineering CMMS systems (e.g., Shire, Agility, SAP PM,
• Experience of chilled and bakery processing environments.