Job Description

Role Overview

This is a

hands-on engineering management role

within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will lead day-to-day maintenance operations, manage a multi-skilled engineering team, and ensure all plant, machinery, and site services operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with legislative and food safety standards. Approximately

60-70% of the role is hands-on

, working directly on-site with equipment and production teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and develop a multi-skilled engineering team to achieve site KPIs and support overall business performance Support recruitment, training, and retention of engineering staff Plan and prioritise maintenance workloads to maximise uptime and minimise production downtime Ensure all plant and equipment are maintained in line with statutory, safety, and industry standards Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs to ensure safe and reliable operations Develop and manage engineering stores and spare parts systems Drive continuous improvement initiatives, best practice, and adoption of new technologies Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, internal procedures, and audit requirements Maintain high standards of GMP, hygiene, and housekeeping across the site Reduce waste and improve efficiency across engineering and production Ensure all maintenance work meets hygiene, safety, and legislative requirements Complete maintenance records, reports, and documentation accurately and on time Work closely with senior management on engineering and operational requirements Implement preventative maintenance schedules and engineering risk assessments Contribute to Food Safety, HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP activities as required Ensure machinery operates at optimal performance with minimal disruption to production Take ownership of site engineering health and safety Provide on-call support and demonstrate flexibility to meet operational demands
Reporting Structure

Reports to:

General Manager Operations Director Managing Director

Manages:

Multi-skilled engineering team
Hours of Work

40-45 hours per week, Monday to Friday Occasional weekend work during peak periods 24/7 operational environment, flexibility required Start times to be confirmed
Benefits

28 days annual leave including bank holidays Bank holidays worked and taken in lieu Contributory workplace pension (subject to eligibility) Free on-site parking
Essential Qualifications & Experience

Recognised qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Strong hands-on knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems 16th or 17th Edition (or equivalent) Proven leadership and people management capability Strong planning, organisational, and project management skills Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding ability High attention to detail, particularly in documentation and compliance Ability to work calmly under pressure in a fast-paced production environment
Desirable Qualifications & Experience

Food hygiene training Previous Engineering or Maintenance Manager experience within food manufacturing IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 50,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person