Senior Engineering Leader

I'm looking for a mechanically biased individual to join our client's Engineering Support team as a Senior Engineering Leader. Reporting to the Engineering Support Manager, your role will include ensuring the integrity and operational fitness of all mechanical equipment. As a subject matter expert, you will drive local improvements in safety, reliability, and production efficiency across the site.

This role requires a strong understanding of industrial mechanical systems and a proven track record in leading and implementing maintenance improvement programs. Hands-on experience within an FMCG or large-scale manufacturing environment, along with knowledge of RCA, FMEA, and Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) principles, is essential.

Skills and Experience:

Chartered Mechanical Engineer or equivalent, or extensive experience following a mechanical apprenticeship. Familiarity with relevant British Standards for engineering plant, equipment, and best practices. Extensive experience in engineering within FMCG or bulk product handling environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain the technical integrity of mechanical plants to ensure compliance with product, process, and system requirements. Develop technical specifications for non-routine mechanical breakdown repairs on-site. Act as the on-site expert for mechanical maintenance, driving improvements in safety, reliability, and production throughput. Oversee and manage statutory and mandatory compliance requirements. Ensure site-wide understanding and application of business standards and policies to maintain legal compliance. Define technical specifications and testing standards for mechanical maintenance tasks to promote standardisation. Support the learning and development of site APU teams through coaching and mentoring, enabling them to achieve their objectives. Lead mechanical reliability-centred maintenance initiatives to optimise equipment uptime and reduce operational costs. Drive defect elimination initiatives to minimise production downtime. Collaborate with cross-business expert groups to standardise approaches and share best practices. Uphold the highest health and safety standards and work effectively within the team to ensure safe and efficient operations. Lead by example, demonstrating company values and behaviours. Provide support and leadership for capital projects.

Working hours:

Monday to Friday 1 in 8 weeks you will work a Saturday shift (you will get this time off in lieu) 7:30am - 4pm

Skills & Abilities:

Proven ability to manage complex and competing priorities across multiple sites. Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-business technical teams to enhance mechanical reliability and cost efficiency. Excellent influencing, negotiating, and communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels. Passion for continuous improvement with a drive to expand knowledge and expertise. Ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to non-technical colleagues. Coaching and mentoring skills to support team development. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CMMS.

Personal Qualities & Behaviours:

Proactive in driving effective outcomes. Commitment to upholding company values. Dedicated to maintaining high personal health and safety standards at all times. Strong team player, ensuring tasks are completed safely and efficiently.

Benefits:

Salary: £60, - £70, Contributory pension scheme (up to 10%) 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional week Salary sacrifice car scheme Annual payment for a professional membership Employee referral scheme Access to various staff discounts Ongoing commitment to professional development