Engineering Manager
1 day ago
Melton Mowbray
About The RoleThis is a senior leadership role where you'll take ownership of engineering operations across the site, including maintenance, site services, and capital projects. You'll play a pivotal role in supporting business growth, improving reliability and efficiency, and ensuring our facilities and equipment perform at their very best. Reporting directly to the Site Director, you'll lead a team including the Maintenance Manager, Site Services Manager, and Project Engineer, while collaborating closely with the wider leadership team to deliver Manufacturing Excellence. Key Responsibilities: Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing engineering team.Create and deliver engineering strategies that support long-term business objectives.Drive improvements in asset reliability, maintenance performance, and operational efficiency.Develop and manage a rolling capital investment programme, including major engineering projects.Ensure compliance with all engineering, health & safety, environmental, and food safety requirements.Manage engineering budgets and identify opportunities to improve cost performance and profitability.Support sustainability initiatives through improved energy, water, and utility management.About You We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience: Degree/HND (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.Formal management qualification.Experience leading engineering teams within a manufacturing environment.A strong understanding of maintenance strategies and asset management. Confidence managing performance, budgets and priorities.The ability to make clear decisions in complex, time‑critical situations.Strong communication skills and a calm, inclusive leadership style. What We Offer We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive. Company pension scheme Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts Employee discount scheme Experience annual pay reviews Profit related pay Opportunity for extended leave Free on-site parking Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunitiesAbout YouAbout UsSamworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son. With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build. At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive. Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special! We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know. Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative. All LocationsMelton MowbrayAll Locations is a required fieldAll DepartmentsEngineeringAll Departments is a required fieldAdvertising SalaryNot SpecifiedVacancy TypePermanentNormal Working Days:Monday - FridayNormal Start & Finish Time:08:30 - 17:00