Sr. Director of Engineering
4 hours ago
Sidcup
Sidcup Operations is a critical manufacturing hub for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners GB, producing a wide range of beverages including Monster, Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite across multiple high-speed canning, glass and PET lines. With over 392 employees across Manufacturing, QESH, Engineering and Distribution the Sidcup site is driven by continuous innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. Career development here can unlock opportunities across our global business. We are seeking a high-calibre Senior Engineering Manager to lead strategic engineering initiatives F&U, oversee end-to-end project delivery, while also taking direct responsibility for the Maintenance department to ensure optimal asset performance. This role will be pivotal in developing long-term engineering capability, managing CAPEX/OPEX, and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement through robust maintenance and facilities leadership. Lead the Engineering and Maintenance teams by providing clear vision and direction while ensuring safe, efficient, and timely delivery of high-quality products Oversee the Maintenance department, driving performance through proactive asset care, reliability engineering, and world-class maintenance practices End-to-end management of capital and strategic engineering projects, from concept and feasibility through to commissioning and handover Own infrastructure and utilities performance including services, contractors, and facilities compliance Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and legal standards (e.g. PUWER, LOTO, IOSH/NEBOSH) Collaborate closely with site leadership and cross-functional teams including Production, Quality and Supply Chain Support a strong engineering strategy aligned to long-term business plans and asset lifecycle management Lead and inspire teams through coaching, development, and performance management in a unionised environment Represent the Sidcup site in network-wide engineering forums and contribute to best practice sharing and innovation Engage and negotiate with external suppliers and contractors to deliver best-in-class solutions and services Degree (BEng/MEng) in Engineering, Manufacturing or relevant technical field Highly experienced engineering experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment Proven track record of delivering capital projects, managing budgets (CAPEX/OPEX), and driving continuous improvement initiatives Proven leadership in engineering and maintenance management within a manufacturing/FMCG setting Deep understanding of maintenance strategy, reliability principles, and engineering compliance standards Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP is a plus) Comfortable working in a high-paced, agile, and continuously evolving operational landscape To ensure you are considered for this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day. To find out more about what it’s like to work at and our culture we would welcome you to speak to one of our employees on our live chat platform, just click here to speak to an insider We recognise some people prefer not to participate in alcohol related sales, interactions, or promotions. xkybehq If that’s true for you – please raise this with your talent acquisition contact who will advise you on whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio.