Site Engineering Manager

Site Engineering Manager - FMCG / Food Manufacturing

Location:

North London commutable from home counties

Salary: 95k plus Competitive + Benefits
A high-performing food manufacturing site is seeking an experienced Site Engineering Manager to take full ownership of engineering performance, assets, and strategy.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for people, plant, and infrastructure. You will lead a multi-shift engineering function, shape long-term engineering strategy, and drive improvements across safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
The opportunity
A friendly, inclusive workplace with a strong site leadership team
A growing, forward-thinking manufacturing business
High levels of autonomy and influence at site level
Clear opportunities for career progression as the business expands
Key Accountabilities
Lead and develop a multi-shift engineering function with 4 direct reports and approximately 25 indirect reports
Define and deliver the site engineering strategy, including CAPEX projects, asset renewal, and continuous improvement
Full accountability for facilities, site services, the entire production plant, and all site engineering assets
Drive best-in-class maintenance performance through robust planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance systems
Champion health & safety, compliance, and engineering standards across the site
Partner with production, quality, and senior stakeholders to support safe, efficient manufacturing
Manage engineering budgets, suppliers, and contractor performance
About you
Degree-qualified or equivalent engineering background
Proven Site Engineering Manager or senior Engineering Manager experience within FMCG or food manufacturing
Strong leadership capability across multi-shift teams
Solid knowledge of CMMS, Lean manufacturing, and reliability improvement
Experience delivering CAPEX and influencing at senior leadership level
Electrical or Mechanical qualifications (NVQ Level 3+) and relevant H&S training
This is more than a maintenance role - it's an opportunity to take end-to-end ownership of engineering for a modern manufacturing site and make a lasting impact.
Apply for a confidential discussion.