Engineering Manager

Job Title: Engineering Manager Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Salary: Up to £65,000 (DOE) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (direct with employer) Working Hours: Early shift: 06:00 am - 15:00 pm (with flexibility as required) Benefits: A highly competitive benefits package is on offer and will be discussed in detail during an initial, confidential conversation. Overview The Flavour Network are currently supporting a growing food manufacturing business in their search for an Engineering Manager to take full ownership of the site’s engineering function. This is a unique opportunity to step into a role where you will build systems, structure, and a team from the ground up. As the Engineering Manager, you’ll play a critical part in transforming engineering from a reactive function into a proactive, high-performing operation that supports production at scale. This role will suit a hands-on leader who enjoys solving complex problems, driving performance improvements, and building a culture of accountability and engineering excellence. Key Responsibilities for the Engineering Manager * Build, recruit, and lead the Engineering team, setting clear standards and direction * Develop and implement a full preventative maintenance (PPM) and asset care programme * Own and drive engineering KPIs, including downtime, MTTR, MTBF, and PPM adherence * Lead both reactive and planned maintenance activities to maximise equipment reliability * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve line efficiency * Oversee installation, commissioning, and optimisation of machinery and equipment * Ensure full compliance with health & safety and food manufacturing standards * Manage engineering budget, contractors, and supplier relationships * Establish and maintain an organised workshop and effective spares system * Work cross-functionally with Production, NPD, and Operations on trials and scale-up projects * Embed a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement Candidate Requirements for the Engineering Manager * Strong mechanical and electrical engineering background within manufacturing * Proven experience in an engineering leadership or supervisory role * Experience developing or managing preventative maintenance (PPM) systems * Solid understanding of production equipment (conveyors, mixers, weighers, chillers, packaging lines) * Exposure to automation and PLC-controlled systems * Experience managing budgets, contractors, and external suppliers * Strong knowledge of health & safety within a regulated environment (ideally food manufacturing) * Strong communication skills with the ability to lead and influence teams * Hands-on approach with strong problem-solving capability * Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively If you are an experienced engineering professional looking for an opportunity to build, lead, and make a lasting impact within a growing manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you