Engineering Manager
Cambridgeshire
-75,000 - -80,000 + benefits

A well-established, high-volume food manufacturing site in Cambridgeshire is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function and drive performance, reliability, and compliance.

This role has full accountability for engineering operations, asset care, and team leadership in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage the site engineering team
* Own preventative maintenance planning and execution
* Provide senior technical support during critical breakdowns
* Drive continuous improvement to improve efficiency, OEE, and cost control
* Manage engineering budgets, contractors, and external suppliers
* Develop, coach, and upskill the engineering team
* Champion food safety, quality, and audit readiness across the site
* Actively participate in HACCP/TACCP, audits, and operational excellence programmes


About You

* Proven Engineering Manager (or strong Engineering Lead ready to step up)
* Background in food or FMCG manufacturing
* Strong mechanical and electrical engineering understanding
* Confident people leader with a hands-on, improvement-driven mindset
* Comfortable operating in a regulated, high-output environment


Please click ''Apply'' to find out more or contact Oli Edwards on (phone number removed) / (url removed)

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