Engineering Team Manager

Nine Twenty; Cupar; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Manager in Fife. In this role, you'll manage a multi-skilled team in a fast-paced FMCG environment, driving performance and safety. You should be qualified to at least SVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline and possess strong leadership skills. This role includes planning maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Apply now to take on this vital leadership position.

Qualifications

• Qualified to a minimum SVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety, food safety and compliance.
• Proactive, hands-on mindset and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct line management to the engineering team.
• Plan and allocate maintenance activities effectively.
• Promote and embed a Continuous Improvement culture.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Welfare, and Environmental standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety management

Communication

Performance management

Coaching and developing people

Education

SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an engineering discipline

Job description

Engineering Team Manager
Location: Fife
Salary: circa £54k inc shift allowance
Shift: 4 on 4 off - days & nights

Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing are delighted to be supporting a leading food manufacturing business in Fife with the recruitment of an Engineering Team Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands‑on engineering leader to manage a multi‑skilled team in a fast‑paced FMCG environment, driving performance, safety and continuous improvement on site.

The Role

Reporting into the site leadership team, you will:

• Provide direct line management to your engineering team, ensuring safe, effective working practices and ongoing development.
• Plan and allocate maintenance activities and resources to maximise uptime and minimise downtime.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure service levels are cost‑effective and well communicated.
• Take responsibility for the quality of workmanship, regularly monitoring, mentoring and supporting team members.
• Own Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental standards within your area, ensuring all responsibilities and regulations are met.
• Promote and embed a Continuous Improvement culture, actively involving your team in projects, change programmes and food safety improvement initiatives.
• Ensure a strong Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) ethos and full utilisation of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) in day‑to‑day work.
• Carry out appraisals, disciplinary meetings and career development discussions with your team.
• Complete clear, concise shift reports with relevant information and follow‑up actions.
• Work flexibly across departments and sites when required, demonstrating a collaborative, “one team” approach.

About You

You will be an experienced engineering leader who:

• Is qualified to a minimum SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Leads by example and can develop, motivate and manage a multi‑skilled engineering team.
• Has a strong understanding of Health & Safety, food safety and compliance, and ensures all working practices meet legislation and company standards.
• Is comfortable managing performance, giving feedback and having difficult conversations where needed.
• Has a proactive, hands‑on mindset and enjoys being close to the operation.
• Is a strong communicator, able to engage and influence at all levels of the business.
• Has a genuine passion for coaching and developing people, building capability within the team.

Apply now or contact:

Caroline Strachan

[e-mail]

07825 450 978