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Engineering Manager

Location: York

Salary: £55,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30am – 16:45pm

About the Role

Engineering @ 365 is recruiting for an Engineering Manager on behalf of our client in the food production industry. This is a hands-on role, with 60-70% of time spent on the factory floor, ensuring that all plant and equipment operate efficiently while leading and developing an engineering team. The role also involves maintaining compliance with health & safety and food safety standards to support uninterrupted production.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and motivate a team of engineers to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and business objectives.

* Plan and prioritise engineering workloads to ensure maximum efficiency and minimal downtime.

* Maintain all plant, equipment, and systems to regulatory and legislative standards.

* Diagnose and resolve mechanical/electrical issues in a timely manner.

* Implement preventative maintenance strategies and manage engineering stores efficiently.

* Introduce and champion industry best practices and new technologies where applicable.

* Ensure compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, and Health & Safety regulations.

* Conduct risk assessments and support health & safety initiatives alongside the HS Officer.

* Maintain high GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and housekeeping standards.

* Complete all necessary documentation, reports, and maintenance records accurately and on time.

* Play a key role in recruitment, training, and development of the engineering team.

* Be flexible with working hours, including on-call duties to address urgent issues.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

* Relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

* Extensive hands-on experience in both mechanical and electrical engineering.

* 16th / 17th / 18th Edition certification.

* Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

* Excellent organisational and project management abilities.

* Ability to analyse problems, implement solutions, and minimise downtime.

* High attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

* Experience in a fast-paced food production or manufacturing environment.

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

* Food Hygiene qualification.

* NEBOSH / IOSH certification in Health & Safety.

* Previous experience as an Engineering Manager in a food production setting.

Benefits

* 28 days holiday (including bank holidays – bank holidays worked and taken in lieu).

* Contributory pension scheme (if eligible).

* Free on-site parking.

* A dynamic and growing work environment with opportunities for professional development.

How to Apply

If you are a hands-on Engineering Manager looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced food production environment, apply today!

Engineering @ 365 is an equal opportunities recruiter, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates