Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Days - Monday to Friday office hours

£65,000 - £70,000

Milton Keynes

We are looking for an experienced engineering leader to manage and optimize technical operations at our clients manufacturing site. This 50/50 hands-on/strategic role involves leading a team of 9-10 engineers across shifts, driving performance, and ensuring smooth plant operations. This role is best suited to a Multi Skilled leader, with a good understanding of working on PLC's.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead new product development, machine start-ups, and maintenance planning.
• Coordinate technical breakdowns and failures, ensuring quick resolution.
• Develop and coach engineers and technicians, ensuring all staff are trained to meet company standards.
• Oversee engineering standards, including planned maintenance and spare parts management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards (PUWER, LOLER).
• Manage plant services (chillers, compressors, etc.) and support performance data reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the Site Director in achieving business goals.
• Monitor and control budgets to prevent overspending.

Requirements for the Engineering Manager:

• Strong engineering background with leadership experience.
• Minimum Level 3 Engineering qualification - Ideally HNC or HND
• Electrical bias preferred - Must have a good understanding of PLCs
• Background working within FMCG environments - Plastics, food, packaging etc.
• Knowledge of maintenance systems and UK compliance regulations.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and improve plant performance.
• Happy with the role being 50% hands on / 50% hands off

Benefits for the Engineering Manager:

• Monday to Friday days role, working sociable hours
• Pension contribution
• Healthcare cashplan
• Life cover
• Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Limited overtime available on weekends

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

Or alternatively contact Helen Brown on

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