Engineering Manager

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Overview - Willing to pay relocation package**

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function at our state-of-the-art food production facility. The successful candidate will ensure all mechanical and electrical equipment operates at optimum performance, lead continuous improvement initiatives, manage compliance, and foster a safe, efficient, and innovative working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote a strong health and safety culture across the site, including contractors, ensuring full compliance with all policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Ensure all statutory compliance requirements are up to date, recorded, and maintained for the site.
• Oversee the execution of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities, ensuring work is completed safely, cost-effectively, on time, and to the required standard.
• Develop and manage the site's engineering budgets, both operational and capital expenditure.
• Ensure optimal performance of all mechanical and electrical equipment, achieving departmental service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs); respond promptly to equipment outages.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximise equipment availability, improve efficiency, and reduce operational costs through methodologies such as RCM, CBM, life cycle analysis, FMEA, etc.
• Ensure adequate resources, competent personnel, and appropriate equipment are available to meet operational demands; manage shift patterns and maintain spare part inventory levels.
• Produce weekly and monthly reports on engineering performance, including key metrics and team updates.
• Lead and manage the performance of all Engineering team members, ensuring high standards are achieved and maintained.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members, including Apprentices and Graduates, creating clear development plans.
• Oversee waste management and environmental practices to minimise environmental impact and ensure compliance with legislation.

Role Requirements:

• Engineering Degree or HND/NVQ Level 4 in a relevant Engineering discipline, or completion of a full engineering apprenticeship.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a site engineering, facilities management, and leadership role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and results-driven, with a proactive approach to achieving targets.
• Solid knowledge and experience of PPM strategy and improvement techniques.
• Awareness of Lean Manufacturing and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) principles.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification (or higher qualification).
• Experience in developing Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and conducting risk assessments.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and contractor management.
• Experience in managing compliance with PUWER and COSHH regulations.
• Familiarity with PSSR and LOLER regulations would be an advantage.
• Experience working within an ISO 55001-accredited facility would be beneficial.