Senior Engineering Manager

Are you looking for new challenges and personal growth within Coca-Cola Europacific Partners? Then we have a great opportunity for you!
Do you have a personality with the power to influence and connect?
Can you sustain the pace to keep on growing?
Will you make an impact with your desire to win?

Advert Closing Date: 16/01/26

What you become part of:

Sidcup Operations is a critical manufacturing hub for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners GB, producing a wide range of beverages including Monster, Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite across multiple high-speed canning, glass and PET lines. With over 392 employees across Manufacturing, QESH, Engineering and Distribution the Sidcup site is driven by continuous innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Career development here can unlock opportunities across our global business.

We are seeking a high-calibre Senior Engineering Manager to lead strategic engineering initiatives F&U, oversee end-to-end project delivery, while also taking direct responsibility for the Maintenance department to ensure optimal asset performance. This role will be pivotal in developing long-term engineering capability, managing CAPEX/OPEX, and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement through robust maintenance and facilities leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the Engineering and Maintenance teams by providing clear vision and direction while ensuring safe, efficient, and timely delivery of high-quality products

Oversee the Maintenance department, driving performance through proactive asset care, reliability engineering, and world-class maintenance practices

End-to-end management of capital and strategic engineering projects, from concept and feasibility through to commissioning and handover

Develop and deliver the site’s CAPEX and OPEX budgets with strong alignment to business objectives

Drive site-wide continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Lean Six Sigma and TPM methodologies

Own infrastructure and utilities performance including services, contractors, and facilities compliance

Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and legal standards (e.g. PUWER, LOTO, IOSH/NEBOSH)

Collaborate closely with site leadership and cross-functional teams including Production, Quality and Supply Chain

Support a strong engineering strategy aligned to long-term business plans and asset lifecycle management

Develop the Annual Business Plan for Maintenance & Repair, Labour, and Yields and manage execution against targets

Lead and inspire teams through coaching, development, and performance management in a unionised environment

Represent the Sidcup site in network-wide engineering forums and contribute to best practice sharing and innovation

Engage and negotiate with external suppliers and contractors to deliver best-in-class solutions and services

Stay current with emerging technologies, sustainability practices, and automation trends

Qualifications &

Experience:

Degree (BEng/MEng) in Engineering, Manufacturing or relevant technical field

Highly experienced engineering experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment

Experience of leading or managing teams: ideally overseeing multidisciplinary teams

Proven track record of delivering capital projects, managing budgets (CAPEX/OPEX), and driving continuous improvement initiatives

Experience working in a unionised environment and navigating complex stakeholder landscapes

Proven leadership in engineering and maintenance management within a manufacturing/FMCG setting

Deep understanding of maintenance strategy, reliability principles, and engineering compliance standards

Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP is a plus)

Strong communication and collaboration skills across all levels of an organisation

Comfortable working in a high-paced, agile, and continuously evolving operational landscape

Passionate about process excellence, sustainability and innovation

The closing date for applications is 16/01/26. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure you are considered for this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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