Engineering Manager | Strategic Site Leader (Manufacturing)

Peaple Talent; Wembley; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive food manufacturing firm in Wembley is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a skilled engineering team and drive performance in a modern manufacturing environment. The role offers strategic influence, ownership of engineering strategy, and a competitive salary of £67,500 with a guaranteed 20% bonus. The ideal candidate should have experience in a leadership role, a background in manufacturing, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. This is an exceptional opportunity for professionals looking to influence strategy and people development.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or fast-paced production environments.
• Experience managing a small technical team.
• Comfortable operating at senior site leadership level.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small, multi-shift engineering team plus external contractors.
• Drive maintenance strategy and reliability across the site.
• Implement CAPEX delivery and site improvement projects.

Skills

Proven experience in an Engineering Manager or Engineering Team Lead role

Strong people leader

Proactive, data-driven and improvement-focused

Confident with maintenance strategy

Job description

A progressive food manufacturing firm in Wembley is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a skilled engineering team and drive performance in a modern manufacturing environment. The role offers strategic influence, ownership of engineering strategy, and a competitive salary of £67,500 with a guaranteed 20% bonus. The ideal candidate should have experience in a leadership role, a background in manufacturing, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. This is an exceptional opportunity for professionals looking to influence strategy and people development.