Area Engineering Manager
Location - Northamptonshire
Shift Pattern - Monday to Friday 8:45am to 5pm with flex
I am recruiting for an Area Engineering Manager to join a great FMCG Manufacturer in the area to lead their engineering operations and drive performance. In this role you will be managing a team of 8 engineers, and will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement through effective leadership, maintenance strategy and project delivery.
Responsibilities
*Provide technical leadership to the engineering team, mentoring and developing technicians to achieve competency and performance standards.
*Develop and implement a proactive maintenance strategy to ensure optimal reliability and efficiency of plant machinery and equipment.
*Manage the engineering department’s budget and resources effectively, ensuring delivery of business KPIs related to safety, quality, service, and cost.
*Ensure full compliance with engineering standards and legislation, including PUWER, LOLER, IEE, BRC, and customer codes of practice.
*Lead engineering improvements focusing on quality, reliability, cost reduction, and capacity enhancement.
*Conduct feasibility studies and prepare capital expenditure proposals in partnership with finance and central engineering teams.
*Promote and maintain a strong health & safety culture, ensuring all engineering and project activities meet or exceed regulatory requirements.
*Build strong working relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to support continuous improvement initiatives.
*Ensure all maintenance and critical process equipment records are accurately logged and up to date for compliance and due diligence.
Requirements
*Proven experience managing an engineering team within a manufacturing or process environment.
*Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment
*Worked in a similar role such as (engineering manager, maintenance manager, area engineering manager)
*Strong technical understanding of both electrical and mechanical systems.
*Knowledge of statutory engineering standards (COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, IEE).
*Knowledge of PLCs systems.
*Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources, and engineering projects effectively.
*Strong leadership and people development skills, with the ability to motivate high-performing teams.
*Commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance.
*Experience with food manufacturing or BRC-accredited environments.
Should this role be of interest, please reach out to or call .