Site Engineering Manager
At a glance
Manager-level Engineering Leadership role at Premier Foods. Moreton (Wirral), GB · £80,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build a five-year maintenance plan around the site’s and business’s priorities
- Set capital plans and control engineering spending, including energy and utilities
- Keep engineering standards, safety rules and facilities management requirements on track
- Coach engineers while working with operations to set priorities and choose equipment
- Track engineering and production measures, and represent the site at automation events
What you bring
- A BEng in mechanical, electrical or manufacturing engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification
- At least five years managing engineering in FMCG
- Experience leading teams of fifty or more in a trade union setting
- Strong financial judgment and data analysis skills, with a record of improving equipment uptime and performance
Who this fits
This is a site engineering leadership role based in Moreton, CH46 1PR. It suits someone ready to lead a large engineering team and shape maintenance, investment and operational priorities.
From the employer
- Develop and implement a 5-year maintenance strategy aligned with site and business objectives.
- Lead capital planning and manage engineering budgets, including energy and utilities.
- Ensure compliance with engineering specifications, health & safety legislation, and facilities management.
- Drive a culture of food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a high-performance team culture.
- Collaborate with operations to prioritise engineering workload and select modern equipment.
- Represent the site at trade fairs and exhibitions to stay abreast of automation advancements.
- Monitor KPIs to ensure engineering and production efficiency.
- BEng Degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing) or equivalent technical qualifications.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in FMCG engineering management.
- Proven leadership in a trade union environment, managing teams of 50+.
- Strong financial acumen and data analysis skills.
- Demonstrated success in improving equipment availability and performance.
- Salary of circa £80,000 per annum
- Bonus
- Car allowance
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced pension with life assurance
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Electric car scheme
- Sharesave scheme
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.
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