Engineering Manager: Asset Reliability Lead in FMCG

The Compleat Food Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

33 days leave

Retail discounts

Free product handouts

EV charging points

Grocery Aid access

Wellbeing resources

Mentoring programme

Career development

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the site engineering function, driving asset reliability, maintenance strategy, and operational performance.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will manage a high-performing team, deliver lifecycle improvements, and ensure safety, compliance and cost control while aligning with group standards and capital projects. You will contribute to a proactive maintenance culture across the site.

Qualifications

• Significant engineering leadership experience in FMCG/food manufacturing.
• Proven track record in improving equipment reliability and performance.
• Experience managing both planned and reactive maintenance programs.
• Experience managing budgets, contractors and supplier relationships.
• Track record of leading high-performing engineering teams.
• Experience using CMMS systems and data-driven maintenance strategies.
• Exposure to capital project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of engineers and engineering leaders.
• Drive asset reliability and site performance through preventative maintenance and RCA.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance and budget control across the engineering function.
• Lead capital investment projects from proposal through implementation.
• Deliver engineering improvements to drive site profitability and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Technical skills

Root cause analysis

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Governance

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in eng

IOSH/NEBOSH desirable

Project management qualifications advantageous

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Compleat Food Group in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the site engineering function, driving asset reliability, maintenance strategy, and operational performance.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will manage a high-performing team, deliver lifecycle improvements, and ensure safety, compliance and cost control while aligning with group standards and capital projects. You will contribute to a proactive maintenance culture across the site.