Senior Engineering Leader

I'm looking for a mechanically biased individual to join our client's Engineering Support team as a Senior Engineering Leader. Reporting to the Engineering Support Manager, your role will include ensuring the integrity and operational fitness of all mechanical equipment. As a subject matter expert, you will drive local improvements in safety, reliability, and production efficiency across the site.

This role requires a strong understanding of industrial mechanical systems and a proven track record in leading and implementing maintenance improvement programs. Hands-on experience within an FMCG or large-scale manufacturing environment, along with knowledge of RCA, FMEA, and Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) principles, is essential.

Skills and Experience:

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer or equivalent, or extensive experience following a mechanical apprenticeship.
• Familiarity with relevant British Standards for engineering plant, equipment, and best practices.
• Extensive experience in engineering within FMCG or bulk product handling environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the technical integrity of mechanical plants to ensure compliance with product, process, and system requirements.
• Develop technical specifications for non-routine mechanical breakdown repairs on-site.
• Act as the on-site expert for mechanical maintenance, driving improvements in safety, reliability, and production throughput.
• Oversee and manage statutory and mandatory compliance requirements.
• Ensure site-wide understanding and application of business standards and policies to maintain legal compliance.
• Define technical specifications and testing standards for mechanical maintenance tasks to promote standardisation.
• Support the learning and development of site APU teams through coaching and mentoring, enabling them to achieve their objectives.
• Lead mechanical reliability-centred maintenance initiatives to optimise equipment uptime and reduce operational costs.
• Drive defect elimination initiatives to minimise production downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-business expert groups to standardise approaches and share best practices.
• Uphold the highest health and safety standards and work effectively within the team to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Lead by example, demonstrating company values and behaviours.
• Provide support and leadership for capital projects.

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 1 in 8 weeks you will work a Saturday shift (you will get this time off in lieu)
• 7:30am - 4pm

Skills & Abilities:

• Proven ability to manage complex and competing priorities across multiple sites.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-business technical teams to enhance mechanical reliability and cost efficiency.
• Excellent influencing, negotiating, and communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Passion for continuous improvement with a drive to expand knowledge and expertise.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to non-technical colleagues.
• Coaching and mentoring skills to support team development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CMMS.

Personal Qualities & Behaviours:

• Proactive in driving effective outcomes.
• Commitment to upholding company values.
• Dedicated to maintaining high personal health and safety standards at all times.
• Strong team player, ensuring tasks are completed safely and efficiently.

Benefits:

• Salary: 60,000 - 70,000
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 10%)
• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional week
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Annual payment for a professional membership
• Employee referral scheme
• Access to various staff discounts
• Ongoing commitment to professional development