Senior Engineering Manager

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners; Foots Cray; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in the UK is seeking a high-caliber Senior Engineering Manager to lead strategic engineering initiatives. This role involves overseeing project delivery and the Maintenance department to ensure optimal asset performance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering, extensive experience in a manufacturing environment, and a proven track record of leading teams and managing budgets. Opportunities for career development within a culture of continuous improvement are available.

Qualifications

• Highly experienced engineering experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Proven track record of delivering capital projects, managing budgets, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deep understanding of maintenance strategy, reliability principles, and engineering compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering and Maintenance teams to ensure high-quality product delivery.
• Oversee the Maintenance department and drive performance through proactive asset care.
• Manage capital and strategic engineering projects from concept to handover.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and legal standards.
• Engage and negotiate with external suppliers for best-in-class solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Continuous Improvement

Engineering Compliance

Budget Management

Collaboration

Education

Degree (BEng / MEng) in Engineering, Manufacturing or relevant technical field

Tools

PRINCE2

PMP

Job description

Advertisement Closing Date: 16/01/26

Sidcup Operations is a critical manufacturing hub for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners GB, producing a wide range of beverages including Monster, Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite across multiple high-speed canning, glass and PET lines. With over 392 employees across Manufacturing, QESH, Engineering and Distribution the Sidcup site is driven by continuous innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. Career development here can unlock opportunities across our global business.

We are seeking a high-calibre Senior Engineering Manager to lead strategic engineering initiatives F&A, oversee end-to-end project delivery, while also taking direct responsibility for the Maintenance department to ensure optimal asset performance. This role will be pivotal in developing long-term engineering capability, managing CAPEX / OPEX, and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement through robust maintenance and facilities leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering and Maintenance teams by providing clear vision and direction while ensuring safe, efficient, and timely delivery of high-quality products
• Oversee the Maintenance department, driving performance through proactive asset care, reliability engineering, and world-class maintenance practices
• End-to-end management of capital and strategic engineering projects, from concept and feasibility through to commissioning and handover
• Develop and deliver the site’s CAPEX and OPEX budgets with strong alignment to business objectives
• Drive site-wide continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Lean Six Sigma and TPM methodologies
• Own infrastructure and utilities performance including services, contractors, and facilities compliance
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and legal standards (e.g. PUWER, LOTO, IOSH / NEBOSH)
• Collaborate closely with site leadership and cross-functional teams including Production, Quality and Supply Chain
• Support a strong engineering strategy aligned to long-term business plans and asset lifecycle management
• Develop the Annual Business Plan for Maintenance & Repair, Labour, and Yields and manage execution against targets
• Lead and inspire teams through coaching, development, and performance management in a unionised environment
• Represent the Sidcup site in network-wide engineering forums and contribute to best practice sharing and innovation
• Engage and negotiate with external suppliers and contractors to deliver best-in-class solutions and services
• Stay current with emerging technologies, sustainability practices, and automation trends

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree (BEng / MEng) in Engineering, Manufacturing or relevant technical field
• Highly experienced engineering experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Experience of leading or managing teams: ideally overseeing multidisciplinary teams
• Proven track record of delivering capital projects, managing budgets (CAPEX / OPEX), and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience working in a unionised environment and navigating complex stakeholder landscapes
• Proven leadership in engineering and maintenance management within a manufacturing / FMCG setting
• Deep understanding of maintenance strategy, reliability principles, and engineering compliance standards
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP is a plus)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across all levels of an organisation
• Comfortable working in a high-paced, agile, and continuously evolving operational landscape
• Passionate about process excellence, sustainability and innovation

From gender, age and ethnicity to sexual orientation and different abilities, we welcome people from all walks of life and empower unique perspectives. We recognise we’ve got some way to go, but we’ll get there with the support of our people. It’s them who drive our future growth.

We recognise some people prefer not to participate in alcohol related sales, interactions, or promotions. If that’s true for you – please raise this with your talent acquisition contact who will advise you on whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio