Site Engineering Manager - Nottingham

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Site Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and oversee the startup of a new facility in Nottingham. Candidates should have 5–10 years of management experience, strong project management skills, and a hands-on approach. Competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 per annum, plus benefits. Apply via email.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in engineering management.
• Comfortable managing budgets and CAPEX projects.
• Willing to travel to sites across the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 14 engineers.
• Participate in the startup and commissioning of new machinery.
• Ensure delivery of maintenance in line with KPIs and budget.

Skills

Established engineering management experience

Hands-on management

Project management experience

Experience in FMCG/manufacturing

Ability to implement SOPs and PPM plans

Education

NVQ Level 3 in engineering

NEBOSH/IOSH qualification

Job description

Overview

Site Engineering Manager – Nottingham. Salary £60,000 - £65,000 per annum + benefits. Mon–Fri, Days. This role is with an industrial processing business, part of a larger group, with multiple sites in the UK. The company is preparing to move into a brand new facility in 2026.

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 14 engineers in the engineering department with a view to growing the team.
• Participate in the startup / setup of the new modern facility and oversee commissioning of new machinery.
• Project manage commissioning activities and visit suppliers in Europe.
• Work closely with other site engineering managers across the UK and visit their sites as needed.
• Manage and develop the existing team through the move to the new site.
• Ensure delivery of maintenance in line with KPIs and budget targets.
• Implement new SOPs, PPM plans, SSOW, method statements, and training plans.
• Manage contractors on the existing site and during commissioning of the new site.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects, asset care management, and health & safety.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Established engineering manager with 5–10 years’ experience; must be hands-on and able to drive the team with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
• Project management experience is beneficial.
• NVQ Level 3 or higher in engineering.
• NEBOSH / IOSH qualification preferred.
• Willing to travel to other sites in the UK and visit OEM suppliers in Europe.
• Experience in FMCG / manufacturing environments.
• Experience implementing SOPs, SSOW, PPM plans, and supplier/contract selection.
• Comfortable being hands-on and working with the team at the new site.
• Experience managing budgets and CAPEX projects.

To Apply

To apply please email your CV / resume to [e-mail].

- Chris Gumm - 01908 010 438

Company Information

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.