Engineering Manager

In The News; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Greater London is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee daily operations and strategic initiatives in their facility. The role requires strong leadership in Food Manufacturing, with a focus on team management, cost control, and continuous improvement. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience. The position offers opportunities for professional development and attractive bonuses.

Benefits

Company bonus

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Substantial leadership in a Food Manufacturing/FMCG environment.
• Experience managing reliability and maintainability.
• Ability to deal with complexity and change.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement the engineering strategy and roadmap.
• Drive continuous improvement with a data-driven approach.
• Set targets and monitor budgets for maintenance.

Skills

Leadership in Food Manufacturing/FMCG

Effective communication

Managing CAPEX budgets

Project delivery and vendor negotiation

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Health & Safety Level 2

Job description

Location

London

Overview

As the Engineering Manager, you will be a vital driving force behind the strategic directorship and day to day operations of our client's food manufacturing facility. You will spearhead a team of skilled engineers and collaborate closely with other departments to ensure robust maintenance planning, minimise downtime and driving site efficiency.

About You

• Substantial leadership in a Food Manufacturing/FMCG environment.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Health & Safety Level 2
• Experience managing reliability, maintainability and CAPEX budgets
• Track record project delivery, vendor negotiation, management of contractors
• Effective communicator with all stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Ability to deal with complexity and change, prioritise effectively and deliver within short timescales.

What will you be doing?

• Work closely with the Head of Engineering, managing and implementing the engineering strategy and roadmap in accordance with site objectives, sustainability and food safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across site with a data driven approach.
• Set targets and KPIs.
• Manage maintenance cost control – monitor budgets, negotiate vendor pricing, and tender effectively.
• Manage maintenance cost control – monitor budgets, negotiate vendor pricing, and tender effectively.

What can they offer you?

Widely recognised, successful and growing business with products that boast quality. With a great company bonus and development opportunities throughout.

We are seeking applications from talented Engineering Managers, Maintenance Managers, Chief Engineers, Engineering Team Leaders, Lead Engineers, who live within the vicinity of London, Watford, Slough, Reading, Enfield, Romford.

How to Apply

If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/2206 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07830 944145 for a confidential discussion.

We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.