Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

£65,000-£80,000 + Medical + Pension

Based in Manchester

The Company:

ATA Recruitment are working with a well established FMCG manufacturer in Greater Manchester. This business has invested heavily in the plant on automation upgrades, new production lines for a new product launch, and factory extensions for increased capacity.

This company has incredible staff retention and prides itself on being an inclusive employer that people enjoy working for.

The Role:

• The engineering manager will lead and manage a small but experienced maintenance department
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding on complex machinery faults when required
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to reduce machine down time
• Manage CAPEX projects, including equipment installations, plant upgrades, and expansions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, BRC, health & safety, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets, ensuring cost-effective resource utilisation.
• Purchase machine parts, orgaise stores
• Manage contractors and prepare RAMS
• Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and high performance within the engineering team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

You could be an experienced engineering manager looking for a new challenge or perhaps a shift engineering manager for a larger business looking for that next step in your career

• Qualified Electrical Engineer
• PLC knowledge
• Experience in a leadership role within food / FMCG manufacturing.
• Proven experience in CAPEX project management and budget control.
• A collaborative and flexible approach is essential.

Benefits:

• Private Medical
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays.
• Opportunity to lead engineering strategy in a growing organisation.
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional exposure.

To apply for this Engineering Manager position, please follow the online instructions or send a CV to

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation