Job Description

Embark on an exciting venture with Euro Foods UK as the Engineering Manager at our food processing and manufacturing facility.

Formed in 1991, we have grown to become the UKs largest supplier to the ethnic restaurant and takeaway market. The business has diversified and is revolutionising the retail world-foods category by mass producing new and innovative products for the supermarkets.

We're looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Engineering Manager to lead our Engineering function across our food processing operations. This senior role offers the opportunity to shape and embed a high-performing engineering culture that drives food safety excellence, equipment reliability, cost-effective compliance, and operational agility in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Site Operations Director, you will be responsible for delivering Engineering KPI attainment to tasks in line with BRCGS and customer standards through a risk-based, data-driven approach. You will lead a moderate Engineering team , drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability and departmental spend, and ensure the consistent achievement of audit-ready standards.

This role is a senior site management position acting as the senior decision-maker across the Engineering department.

This is a newly defined role with scope for real impact and visibility across the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Operational Oversight

Lead and coordinate all planned engineering activities to ensure smooth, compliant operations. Monitor equipment performance, resolve technical issues promptly, and minimise production downtime. Ensure all machinery and tools meet safety and maintenance standards; oversee permit-to-work compliance. Health, Safety & Risk Control Conduct risk assessments and ensure safe working practices across hygiene and engineering teams. Lead investigations into incidents and near-misses; implement corrective actions promptly. Promote a proactive safety culture through training, routine checks, and compliance monitoring.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead and support a multi-cultural, multi-skilled team to consistently deliver on hygiene and engineering targets. Build a culture of ownership, high performance, and continuous improvement through coaching and structured feedback. Develop team capability through clear objectives, regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and succession planning. Efficiency & Continuous Improvement Manage labour, chemical, and water usage to achieve cost-effective engineering & hygiene outcomes. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in cleaning methods, hygienic design, and digital tools. Track engineering & hygiene KPIs (e.g., swab pass rates, cleaning scores, chemical usage) and implement targeted improvements

Who We're Looking For

Essential:

Proven leadership experience in engineering within FMCG--ideally chilled, high-care, or short shelf-life production.

A confident, visible leader with the ability to engage, challenge, and inspire operational teams.

In-depth working knowledge of engineering practices, BRCGS standards, and food safety legislation.

In-depth working knowledge of essential food processing equipment including, flow wrappers, metal detectors, check weigher, spiral freezers, Bradman Lake, bagging and multi-head weighing machines

A track record of using KPIs, audits, and CI tools to drive performance and behaviour change.

Skilled in problem solving in fast-moving, variable production environments.

Competent with computer systems and Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

HACCP Level 3 (minimum), Food Safety Level 3, COSHH Assessor

IOSH Managing Safely or eq H&S qualification.

HNC (Higher National Certificate) Engineering, or, as a minimum high level Electrical and Mechanical Qualifications and experience in the UK

Ability to deal in high pressure situations

Highly Desirable:

Experience leading teams during site expansions, factory layout changes, or onboarding of major customers.

CI/Lean qualifications

Experience with high-profile UK retail customers and knowledge of their audit protocols.

Practical knowledge of engineering design and root cause analysis techniques.

What we provide in return:

Internal Learning and Development programme including Management essential skills

Annual bonus (non-contractual) linked to achievement of KPI's

Free, on site parking with electric charge points

Staff events

Staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold food

Hours of work:

37.5 hours over 5 days per week; 30 minute unpaid break

Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 DOE

Location: Cwmbran South Wales NP44 3GA

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ENG001
Expected start date: 01/09/2025