Site Engineering Manager
4 days ago
Hereford
Site Engineering Manager Location: Herefordshire Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + Package Moorland Recruitment are currently supporting a leading FMCG manufacturer in Herefordshire with the appointment of a Site Engineering Manager. This is a key leadership role for the site, responsible for leading the engineering function across a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will take ownership of maintenance, reliability, engineering compliance, continuous improvement and team performance. The business is looking for a strong engineering leader who can bring structure, accountability and pace to the department, while working closely with Production, Operations, Technical and H&S teams to improve overall site performance. The Role Lead the engineering team day-to-day, while also driving longer-term improvements across PPM systems, breakdown analysis, engineering standards, compliance and capital projects. Key Responsibilities • Lead, manage and develop the site engineering team across a busy FMCG manufacturing facility., • Take ownership of planned maintenance, reactive maintenance and engineering performance., • Improve machine reliability, reduce downtime and support improvements in OEE., • Review and develop PPM schedules, maintenance systems and engineering processes., • Manage engineering compliance, including PUWER, LOLER, contractor control, statutory inspections and site safety standards., • Work closely with Production and Operations to support output, efficiency and labour utilisation., • Manage engineering budgets, contractors, suppliers and critical spares., • Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, site improvements and continuous improvement initiatives., • Build a proactive, accountable and performance-led engineering culture on site. The Candidate The successful candidate will be an experienced Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager or Senior Engineering Leader from a FMCG, food, drink, packaging, process or high-volume manufacturing environment. This is an Opportunity to implement strategy, further structure and be part of a growing and exciting business. Thanks The Moorland Team