Engineering Manager

• £55,000 - £70,000 basic salary
• Phone and laptop
• Pension - matched 5% contribution + life assurance + health care
• 25 days’ leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Location: Luton

An Engineering Manager is required to work for a market leading food manufacturing business with over 28 years of trading history, this £multi-million operation has sustained YOY growth and withstood tough economic conditions. This is a testament to employee and customer satisfaction being at the forefront of strategic decisions, which has enabled this organisation to grow from humble beginnings into a UK powerhouse.

If you are an Engineering Manager, with a track record in managing engineering functions within manufacturing or food process organisations, FMCG, then I have a fantastic role for you. You will have an input into strategic engineering decisions and have complete autonomy to initiate engineering projects across the site.

The Engineering Manager’s role will be as follows:

• To develop the engineering team in line with the Engineering Director
• Cultural changes from a reactive maintenance team to a proactive maintenance function
• Develop and implement a robust PPM and TPM regime
• Upskill a team of 12 Engineers
• To deliver an engineering strategy that delivers all proactive engineering requirements across the site
• Manage budgets across the site related to labour and engineering spend
• Ensure Health & Safety, compliance and quality are adhered to
• Improve communication within the engineering functions and efficient reporting
• To ensure effective utilisation of the engineering system
• Outline efficient ways in the management of stores across the site
• To work alongside Managers related to continuous improvement and CapEx

The ideal Engineering Manager will have a combination of the following:

• Experienced Site Engineering Manager, Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Site Manager or Chief Engineer type background
• A proven track record in leading engineering functions within the food/FMCG, pharmaceutical and or beverage market sectors
  • A suitable engineering qualification – mechanical, electrical or automation
  • Demonstrable track record in managing and leading large teams

The benefits:

• Excellent remuneration package
• Fantastic training programme
• Long-term career progression
• Autonomy and ownership of all engineering activities across the site

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation