Engineering / Maintenance Manager - Liquid Processing (Aseptic Operations)

Rugby

£65,000 plus excellent benefits

The Role

As Engineering / Maintenance Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end engineering function for our liquid processing and aseptic systems, ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective operations.

You'll manage a multidisciplinary team, drive continuous improvement, and be accountable for CAPEX, OPEX, and budget control.

Key Responsibilities

Lead engineering activities across liquid processing and aseptic systems, including UHT, sterilizers, sterile tanks, and cleanroom interfaces.

Ensure all aseptic equipment operates within validated parameters, adhering to regulatory and microbiological safety standards.

Manage, coach, and develop a team of engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of accountability and technical excellence.

Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for aseptic system failures or process deviations.

Lead capital projects involving aseptic upgrades, installations, or expansions, from design through to commissioning.

Take ownership of engineering budgets, including CAPEX/OPEX planning and control.

Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, QA, production, and supply chain to optimize plant performance and throughput.

Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance strategies for aseptic systems to ensure maximum reliability and uptime.

Maintain up-to-date documentation, SOPs, and compliance records in line with GMP and regulatory standards.

You will have

Engineering qualifications - Degree-qualified in Engineering (Mechanical, Process, or related discipline).

Proven leadership experience in a food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or biotech processing environment.

In-depth knowledge of aseptic processing systems, sterilization techniques, and cleanroom operations.

Strong track record in budget control, capital project delivery, and continuous improvement.

Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g., GMP, FDA, HACCP, ISO 13485).

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills