Our client is one of the UK's leading manufacturers delivering high-quality, fresh products that meet the needs of consumers across retail and foodservice sectors.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

We are recruiting for a Site Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function within a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring all plant, equipment, buildings, and site services are maintained safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. The successful candidate will manage a team of engineers, drive engineering standards, support continuous improvement, and ensure full compliance across all engineering and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a site-based engineering team of circa 12 engineers

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the engineering department

• Ensure plant, equipment, buildings, and site services are maintained and operating safely

• Drive continuous improvement across engineering practices, standards, and site projects

• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, statutory requirements, and internal engineering standards

• Manage engineering compliance, including site services, distribution systems, environmental compliance, and legionella management

• Support energy efficiency and cost-reduction initiatives across the site

• Work closely with internal departments including Operations, Health & Safety, HR, Facilities, Technical, and Logistics

• Liaise with external contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies where required

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• 5+ years’ experience within a fast-paced industrial or manufacturing engineering environment

• Previous people management or engineering leadership experience

• Strong multi-skilled technical knowledge

• A recognised electrical qualification

• Good working knowledge of health & safety legislation

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• A professional, positive, and solutions-focused approach

• The ability to build strong relationships and communicate confidently at all levels

• Strong organisational skills with a meticulous approach to work

• IT literacy and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable Skills:

• Experience managing engineering compliance across a manufacturing or industrial site

• Knowledge of environmental compliance and energy reduction initiatives

• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and regulatory relationships

• Previous involvement in continuous improvement projects

• Experience leading multi-skilled engineering teams within a high-pressure production environment

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary package

• 10% bonus

• Life assurance

• Employer matched pension

• Relocation allowance and support, if applicable

• Health cash plan

• Cycle to work scheme

• Colleague discounts, including gym membership and shopping discounts

• Flexibility in pay frequency each month

• Access to online GP

• Employee assistance programme

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.