Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager £80,000 – £90,000  Car Allowance / Electric Car Scheme

Luton FMCG / Manufacturing  Monday–Friday  On-Site

Engineering Manager – Lead, Develop & Transform Are you an experienced Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Chief Engineer or Head of Engineering looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact?

We're working with a high-performing, international FMCG manufacturing business that is looking for an Engineering Manager to take ownership of the engineering and maintenance function at their Bedford site.

Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach and develop a high-performing engineering team, creating a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement
Champion Health & Safety, driving a proactive safety culture with a focus on zero accidents
Develop and implement a robust planned and preventative maintenance strategy
Improve plant reliability, equipment availability and reduce unplanned downtime
Drive Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives across the site
Develop and manage engineering KPIs, using data to improve reliability, efficiency and operational performance
Take ownership of engineering and maintenance activities across plant, equipment and facilities
Lead engineering and CAPEX projects from planning through to successful implementation
Manage engineering budgets, expenditure and engineering stores
Ensure compliance with relevant legal, customer, quality and engineering standards
Work closely with Production and Operations to maximise plant availability and support production targets
Build strong relationships across the wider business and influence at senior-management level
Develop engineering capability through training, coaching, succession planning and effective performance management

About You We're looking for an established engineering leader who combines strong technical knowledge with a genuine passion for people, reliability and operational improvement.

You'll ideally have:

HND or degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical or a related discipline
Proven experience leading an engineering or maintenance function within a manufacturing environment
Strong maintenance, reliability and engineering best-practice experience
Experience managing, coaching and developing engineering teams
Proven experience delivering CAPEX and engineering projects
Experience managing engineering budgets and expenditure
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement
Experience using CMMS or maintenance management systems
Strong understanding of Health & Safety, compliance and engineering standards
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience using KPIs and data to drive engineering and operational performance
A visible, hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop people

Why Join?

This is a genuine opportunity to join an established international manufacturing business at an important stage of its growth and development.

You'll have the freedom and support to:

Shape and implement the engineering strategy
Build and develop a high-performing engineering team
Improve plant reliability and reduce downtime
Deliver significant CAPEX and engineering projects
Drive a culture of continuous improvement
Influence wider site and business performance
Make a visible, lasting impact on the operation

What's on Offer?
£80,000 – £90,000 basic salary
Car allowance or Electric Car Scheme
Monday–Friday working
Bedford-based manufacturing site
High level of autonomy and ownership
Opportunity to influence site strategy and performance
Long-term career development within an international organisation

For more information about the role or recruitment process, please contact:

Joshua Warner
Stirling Warrington