Engineering Manager | FMCG Manufacturing | London We’re recruiting an Engineering Manager for a fast-paced food manufacturing site in London. This is a senior leadership role with real influence. Ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, people leadership, and driving engineering excellence. You’ll sit on the Site Leadership Team, shape the long-term engineering strategy, and lead a multi-shift engineering function that keeps the site safe, efficient, and future-ready. This is not a “keep the lights on” role. It’s about raising standards, modernising assets, and building a high-performing engineering culture. The Role – What You’ll Be Known For Strategic Engineering Leadership * Own and deliver the site engineering strategy, aligned to performance, sustainability, food safety, and CAPEX priorities * Be the engineering voice at SLT — influencing decisions, shaping site goals, and driving continuous improvement through data and KPIs Operational & Maintenance Excellence * Lead planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance to maximise asset reliability and minimise downtime * Control R&M budgets, manage suppliers, and lead CAPEX and asset renewal programmes Production-Focused Support * Ensure engineering enables smooth, efficient production every shift * Drive equipment availability, rapid breakdown response, and performance improvements through root-cause analysis People & Culture * Lead, develop, and inspire a multi-shift engineering team and external contractors * Build a proactive, safety-first culture grounded in Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement * Identify skills gaps and create clear development and training plans Safety, Compliance & Governance * Champion engineering safety and compliance across PUWER, LOLER, PSSR, HACCP, and BRC * Ensure robust contractor control, statutory inspections, and legal compliance Cross-Functional Impact * Partner with Production, Technical, NPD, Hygiene, and Finance on new product launches, process improvements, and site upgrades Infrastructure & Facilities * Oversee maintenance of site services including building fabric, utilities, steam systems, and effluent plant What We’re Looking For Background * Essential: 5–10 years’ experience in engineering (with 1-2 years leadership) within Food Manufacturing * Proven experience leading multi-shift teams in a 7-day operation Qualifications * NVQ Level 3 (Electrical or Mechanical) * 17th Edition * IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) * Strong engineering foundation essential Capability * Strong knowledge of CMMS, TPM, Lean, 5S, and maintenance best practice * Confident managing CAPEX, R&M budgets, suppliers, and contractors * Natural leader — decisive, credible, and comfortable influencing across functions Style * Calm under pressure, commercially aware, detail-driven * Proactive problem solver with a strategic mindset and high personal standards