Engineering Manager (Manufacturing)

Scantec; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Global FMCG Manufacturer is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee maintenance and lead projects in Manchester. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing, HNC qualifications, and demonstrated leadership in fast-paced environments. Responsibilities include planning maintenance, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in Chemical, Packaging, Food, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Rotating Equipment, Stationary Equipment, Vessels, Tanks, and Hoppers.
• IOSH or Nebosh Safety Certificate is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering team and maintenance of site equipment.
• Develop Maintenance strategy, control Engineering Budget.
• Manage Capital Investment projects independently.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Budget Control

Education

HNC equivalent qualification

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Engineering Manager (Manufacturing), Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

A leading Global FMCG Manufacturer is currently recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join their team.

This role will require a Chemical, Packaging, Food, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics Manufacturing background.

No candidates working on visas can be considered for this opportunity.

The Engineering Manager will lead the Engineering team and contractors to carry out effective maintenance of site equipment, machinery and building and to lead Capex and Opex projects by adhering to company safety standards

Engineering Manager responsibilities include:

• Planning and Scheduling maintenance works
• Developing Maintenance strategy for the site to ensure machine and equipment availability
• Driving and managing the maintenance KPIs (Downtime , PPM and Budget)
• Organising the Maintenance training requirement in line with regulation and business needs
• Developing and managing of the maintenance standard and safe system of work
• Maintenance of the Site Facilities and Building
• Robust Contractors control by following guidelines of Induction, RA and Method Statements
• Manage Capital Investment projects independently considering Planning, Execution, Permits, Method Statements, Safety Practices
• Support site manager to implement Opex related projects
• Make sure service agreements in place for site cleaning and Hygiene
• Control the Engineering Budget and work on cost saving ideas
• Effective Negotiations with NPR suppliers to achieve required cost saving.
• Adhere to site permits and run effective LOTO system

You will be an Engineering Manager, ideally HNC equivalent qualified used to leading a team in a fast paced Manufacturing environment. Mechanical, process or Chemical engineering experience will be deemed advantageous.

Knowledge of Rotating Equipment Stationary Equipment Vessels, Tanks and Hoppers. IOSH or Nebosh Safety Certificate, DSEAR and Confined Space Management experience would be highly advantageous.