Engineering Manager
Posted a month ago
- Clayton, Greater Manchester
- Permanent
- £50,000 to £58,000 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In 2 days
Job Title: Engineering Manager – Food Manufacturing
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive + Executive Benefits Package
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Our consultancy is proudly retained by a leading food processing and manufacturing business, currently embarking on an ambitious growth and transformation journey. As part of this exciting phase, we are looking to appoint a Maintenance Manager ready to take the next step toward an Engineering Manager role.
About the Company:
This well-established, respected food manufacturer operates across multiple UK sites and is investing heavily in cutting-edge automation, technology, and site upgrades. With a focus on innovation and operational excellence, they are committed to becoming a market leader in their sector.
The Role:
As Engineering Manager, reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will lead a multi-skilled engineering team, driving a high-performance culture while ensuring compliance, safety, and reliability across all operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing maintenance team.
* Oversee planned and reactive maintenance to minimise production downtime.
* Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health & safety, quality, and food safety regulations.
* Play a key role in the delivery of CAPEX projects and installation of new equipment.
* Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and site performance.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Proven experience in a maintenance leadership role within the food manufacturing sector (chilled or high-care environment advantageous).
* Strong understanding of maintenance systems, compliance standards, and engineering best practices.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.
* Analytical thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
What’s On Offer:
* Highly competitive salary – negotiable based on experience.
* Executive benefits package.
* The opportunity to join a business at a pivotal time of growth and investment.
* Clear career progression towards a senior engineering leadership role.
If you're a forward-thinking Maintenance Manager ready for your next career move in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive + Executive Benefits Package
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Our consultancy is proudly retained by a leading food processing and manufacturing business, currently embarking on an ambitious growth and transformation journey. As part of this exciting phase, we are looking to appoint a Maintenance Manager ready to take the next step toward an Engineering Manager role.
About the Company:
This well-established, respected food manufacturer operates across multiple UK sites and is investing heavily in cutting-edge automation, technology, and site upgrades. With a focus on innovation and operational excellence, they are committed to becoming a market leader in their sector.
The Role:
As Engineering Manager, reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will lead a multi-skilled engineering team, driving a high-performance culture while ensuring compliance, safety, and reliability across all operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing maintenance team.
* Oversee planned and reactive maintenance to minimise production downtime.
* Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health & safety, quality, and food safety regulations.
* Play a key role in the delivery of CAPEX projects and installation of new equipment.
* Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and site performance.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Proven experience in a maintenance leadership role within the food manufacturing sector (chilled or high-care environment advantageous).
* Strong understanding of maintenance systems, compliance standards, and engineering best practices.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.
* Analytical thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
What’s On Offer:
* Highly competitive salary – negotiable based on experience.
* Executive benefits package.
* The opportunity to join a business at a pivotal time of growth and investment.
* Clear career progression towards a senior engineering leadership role.
If you're a forward-thinking Maintenance Manager ready for your next career move in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity