FMCG Engineering Manager – Ops & Maintenance Leader

International Procurement and Logistics Limited; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Scheme

33 days Annual Leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Life Assurance 4x salary

Health and wellbeing support

Grocery Aid

Asda mobile discounts

Free car parking

Job summary

IPL, Forza & Kober in Sittingbourne is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering and machine technician teams, ensure maintenance standards, and drive HSE-compliant practices across site facilities. You will align projects with budgets and timelines while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires technical engineering qualifications, FMCG leadership experience, and strong decision-making, communication, and analytical skills to maintain safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in engineering such as Degree, HNC/HND with relevant industry experience.
• Proven leadership experience within a FMCG Environment.
• Proven record in managing a skilled team by setting standards, resource planning and coordinating work activities to meet the business needs.
• Knowledge of HSE requirements to ensure that safe systems of work, risk assessments, pressure systems directives, statutory requirements and HSE legislation.
• Working knowledge of PLC’s.
• Strong IT skills, to include awareness of new technologies.
• Ability to handle critical decision-making.
• Strong problem solving skills and a methodical thought process.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to be logical & analytical.
• Organised & able to prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Full accountability for the managing of the Engineering and Machine Technician teams.
• Full accountability ensuring engineering standards are maintained in line with IPL procedures and BRC requirements.
• Full accountability for site facilities maintenance.
• Act as an active member of HACCAP team.
• Liaise and work closely with site Leadership team to ensure all project timelines, budgets and objectives are delivered in line with the agreed scope.
• Ensure all planned maintenance activities, insurance inspections and contractor works are effectively scheduled, completed, reviewed for closure and appropriately documented, with relevant information communicated to key stakeholders.
• Ensure plant fabric and facilities management is carried out efficiently and compliant with internal and external requirements and legislation.
• Apply the concepts or Food safety, HACCP and other appropriate quality standards to maintenance activities.
• Ensure all engineering activities are carried out safely by colleagues and contractors in accordance with IPL procedures and all relevant health, safety and environmental standards.
• Ensure all repair and maintenance activities are completed in line with approved work procedures, engineering standards are applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in health and safety reviews, GMP audits, and improvement initiatives as required.
• Consult and negotiate with engineering and facility suppliers, in line with IPL polices, to agree service requirements and contractual arrangements.

Skills

Engineering leadership

HSE knowledge

PLC knowledge

Maintenance planning

Communication

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Team management

Education

Degree in engineering

Job description

IPL, Forza & Kober in Sittingbourne is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering and machine technician teams, ensure maintenance standards, and drive HSE-compliant practices across site facilities. You will align projects with budgets and timelines while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires technical engineering qualifications, FMCG leadership experience, and strong decision-making, communication, and analytical skills to maintain safety and efficiency.