Engineering and Facilities Manager

A leading high‑speed manufacturing operation is seeking an experienced Engineering & Facilities Manager to oversee all engineering, maintenance, and facilities functions on site. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, driving technical excellence, and maintaining a safe, efficient, and high‑performing production environment.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team and collaborate closely with Production, HSE, Quality, and Supply Chain to optimise plant performance and support long-term asset sustainability in a fast‑paced, high‑volume setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering & Technical Leadership

Provide strategic direction for all engineering activities, including equipment design, process optimisation, automation, and troubleshooting within a high‑speed production environment.
Develop and implement engineering standards, preventive maintenance strategies, and reliability programmes.
Evaluate, select, and integrate new technologies to support operational excellence and rapid throughput.

Maintenance & Reliability Management

Lead the maintenance team in delivering preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
Drive improvements in equipment uptime, OEE, and spare parts utilisation.
Implement root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and extend asset life.

Facilities Management

Oversee all building systems and utilities, including HVAC, electrical distribution, water systems, compressed air, fire protection, and waste handling.
Manage contractors and service providers for facility maintenance, construction, and repairs.
Ensure compliance with local codes, environmental regulations, and internal standards.

Capital Projects & Budgeting

Plan, lead, and execute capital projects such as equipment upgrades, facility expansions, and process improvements.
Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and risk assessments.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure successful project delivery.

Safety, Compliance & Environmental Stewardship

Partner with HSE to ensure engineering and facilities operations meet regulatory and corporate safety standards.
Ensure safe engineering practices for all equipment modifications and installations.
Support sustainability initiatives related to energy efficiency, waste reduction, and utilities management.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, maintenance technicians, and facilities personnel.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and proactive problem solving.
Oversee staffing, training, performance management, and succession planning.

Stores & Change Management

Oversee site stores to ensure efficient operation and continuous improvement.
Manage CAPEX projects from approval through to completion.
Lead change management activities for machinery installations, new line introductions, and equipment relocations-particularly within high‑speed production lines.

Planning, Reporting & Documentation

Maintain engineering documentation, drawings, SOPs, and facility records.
Track and report performance metrics for maintenance reliability, utilities usage, and project progress.
Prepare annual budgets and long-term asset management plans.

Qualifications:

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
7+ years' experience in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or facilities management, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and process systems used in manufacturing.
Proven experience with maintenance best practices and reliability methodologies.
Experience working in high‑speed or high‑volume production environments.

Preferred

Experience in packaging, food, pharmaceutical, or other high‑throughput manufacturing sectors.
Familiarity with CMMS systems, automation technologies, and energy management programmes.
Project management certification (PMP) or Lean/Six Sigma qualification.

Key Competencies

Strategic and hands-on leadership
Strong technical problem-solving skills
Excellent project management and organisational abilities
Effective communication…