Job Description

About Cranswick Country Foods:

Cranswick Country Foods in Watton, Norfolk is serious about its quality pork products. Now we're hungry for talented people to join us. It's win win; you achieve your potential; we achieve our ambitious growth plans.

Reporting to the site Chief Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the overall day to day management of the engineering department operations and the engineering team

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Pay and benefits

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Competitive salary and benefits

Pension - 3% employer contributions/5% employee contribution

Discounted share scheme

Discounted local gym membership

Access to an employee discount platform

Death in service insurance

Enhanced holiday after (2 and 4 years' service)

Job requirements of Engineering Manager:

To Manage and ensure the motivation and performance of the Engineering team, to provide rapid response to meet the needs of the factory production demands.

To be able to demonstrate excellent people management skills and drive excellence within the engineering team.

To work with the Business Management Teams to ensure Engineering compliance with all International, National and Business policies for Quality, Safety, Health and the Environment.

To be responsible for the delivery and the installation of new machinery and ensuring that all plant and equipment comply with Health & Safety legislation, maintain relevant records and KPIs.

Optimise all Engineering Labour and Material Costs including Spares, Raw Materials and Consumables.

Responsible for the continuous improvement program to ensure that the Engineering department is current and maintaining PPM and rapid response.

Ensure that the site planned maintenance system satisfies our auditors and is managed effectively to cover all plant equipment and buildings.

What you will need:

Previous experience at Management level within manufacturing or FMCG

Strong people management skills and experience in leading a team

An engineering qualification and excellent technical knowledge

Organisational skills, ability to manage workload and prioritise

Strong communication skills

Closing Date: 1st December 2025 (please note that should we receive significant interest; this closing date may be brought forward)

Job Type: Full-time

Licence/Certification:

Driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred)
Work Location: In person