Senior Engineering Manager

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage manufacturer in Kingswear is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee Engineering and Maintenance teams. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing capital projects, driving performance through proactive maintenance practices, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. A degree in Engineering is required alongside an engineering background in a manufacturing or FMCG environment. This role demands strong leadership and project management skills in a dynamic operational landscape.

Qualifications

• Highly experienced engineering background in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Experience of leading or managing teams, ideally overseeing multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven leadership in engineering and maintenance management within a manufacturing/FMCG setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering and Maintenance teams ensuring safe delivery of high-quality products.
• Manage end-to-end capital and strategic engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives leveraging Lean Six Sigma and TPM methodologies.

Skills

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Project management

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or a relevant technical field

Tools

PRINCE2

PMP

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for new challenges and personal growth within Coca-Cola Europacific Partners? Then we have a great opportunity for you!

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 site is driven by continuous innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

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
• Manage end‑to‑end 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
• 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 a relevant technical field
• Highly experienced engineering background 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

From gender, age and ethnicity to sexual orientation and different abilities, we welcome people from all walks of life and empower unique perspectives.

The closing date for applications is 16/01/26. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications.