Senior Engineering Manager - Sidcup

ZipRecruiter; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola EuropacificPartners is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager in Sidcup to lead strategic engineering initiatives and ensure optimal asset performance. This pivotal role involves overseeing maintenance operations, managing budgets, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Highly experienced engineering experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Experience of leading or managing teams, ideally overseeing multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven track record managing CAPEX/OPEX budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering and Maintenance teams for safe, efficient, high-quality product delivery.
• Manage capital and strategic engineering projects from concept to commissioning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma and TPM.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Engineering Compliance

Continuous Improvement

Collaboration

Education

Degree (BEng/MEng) in Engineering, Manufacturing

Tools

PRINCE2

PMP

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for new challenges and personal growth within Coca-Cola EuropacificPartners? Then we have a great opportunity for you!
Do you have a personality with the power to influence and connect?
Can you sustain the pace to keep on growing?
Will you make an impact with your desire to win?

What you become part of:

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&U, 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

The closing date for applications is 17/07/25. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure you are considered for this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) – a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 countries, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world’s most loved drinks.
We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day.

From , and to 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. To find out more about what it’s like to work at and our culture we would welcome you to speak to one of our employees on our live chat platform, just click here tospeak to an insider

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.