Engineering Manager

A fantastic East Yorkshire based FMGC company are looking for a hands on engineering leader who is required to take full ownership of the engineering function.

• Maintaining, repairing, and improving all site equipment to ensure consistent, efficient production.
• Implementing and driving planned and preventative maintenance, delivering site and equipment improvements, and leading Capex activity.
• Working closely with production, focus on reducing downtime, increasing output, and building robust in house mechanical and electrical capability.
• Managing external contractors.
• Establishing a fit for purpose maintenance workshop.
• As part of the senior management team, contribute to improving site systems, culture, GMP, quality, and overall performance.
• This role demands a practical, sleeves rolled up approach - a leader who thrives on being present on the factory floor.

• Strong background in FMCG or similar fast moving production environments.
• Broad exposure to food manufacturing equipment (e.g., boilers, pans, compressors, multi heads, conveyors, check weighers, metal detectors, pouch/flow wrapping machinery).
• Proven ability to design and implement preventative maintenance systems.
• Competence across both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Ability to coach and develop line leaders in basic machine operation.
• Solid understanding of health and safety and regulatory compliance.

• Standard: 7:00-16:00, 40 hours per week.
• Flexibility required to support breakdowns and production needs (factory runs 7:00-17:00; occasional Saturday mornings).
• 5 days per week.