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Job Description:

Engineering Manager – Nights

Salary: £55,000

Location: Evesham, Worcestershire

Orion Electrotech are working with a leading food manufacturer known for high-quality products. We're looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee daily operations and lead a team of engineers in ensuring equipment efficiency and compliance with safety standards in a fast-moving FMCG environment.

Engineering Manager Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist management in overseeing daily operations and meeting departmental KPIs.
  • Supervise and complete planned maintenance (PMs) while identifying areas for improvement.
  • Communicate breakdowns, repairs, and progress clearly via verbal, email, and shift reports.
  • Perform mechanical and electrical system repairs efficiently.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and QA teams on production concerns.
  • Supervise pre-startup checks of equipment and ensure readiness for production.
  • Identify opportunities for plant efficiency improvements to enhance productivity.
  • Ensure adherence to company procedures, legislation, and best practices.
  • Assign, train, and supervise the engineering team on shift and manage ADP requests.

Engineering Manager Skills & Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in FMCG production.
  • Strong knowledge of PMs, mechanical/electrical repairs, and production efficiency improvements.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
  • Hands-on approach in supporting engineers with breakdowns and repairs.
  • Strong understanding of safety standards; IOSH, HACCP Level 3, and Food Safety Level 3 qualifications are beneficial (training available).

Engineering Manager Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Ongoing training and certifications

How to Apply for Engineering Manager:

Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career as a Engineering Manager with us. Alternatively, please call Molly Brooks at Orion in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire to discuss further!

INDMAN

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately, we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application for Engineering Manager has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.

  • Job Type

    Permanent, Full Time

  • Work Authorisation

    No

  • Industry Sector Manufacturing