At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop the engineering team while improving equipment reliability and compliance.
- Company: Dynamic manufacturing company focused on innovation and team engagement.
- Benefits: Starting salary from £60,000, performance bonuses, and comprehensive wellbeing support.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of engineering in a hands-on leadership role with real impact.
- Qualifications: Engineering leadership experience and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
The Role & Key Responsibilities
Location: Walsingham, Norfolk, UK
Contract & Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week – Monday – Friday
Package includes: a starting salary from £60,000 per year, a performance related bonus scheme, a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and reward your impact, and a matched pension contribution of up to 10%. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
You’ll lead engineering at our Walsingham site, improving reliability, ensuring compliance, and moving the team from reactive fixes to a more planned, preventative way of working. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll work closely with your team and site leaders to strengthen performance and shape the future of engineering.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and develop the site engineering team, staying visible and hands‑on
- Drive a shift to preventative maintenance and improve equipment reliability
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards and statutory requirements
- Build maintenance plans and support capital investment priorities
- Work closely with operations to improve overall site performance
What we’re looking for:
- Engineering leadership experience in manufacturing or a similar site environment
- A hands‑on, practical leadership style with strong team engagement
- Experience improving maintenance and moving from reactive to planned approaches
- Good understanding of compliance, safety, and engineering standards
- Strong problem‑solving and the ability to prioritise effectively
Nice to have:
- Experience in feed, food, agriculture, or process industries
- BOAS or BOAS‑M (desirable, not essential)
Engineering Manager employer: Agri-Web Limited
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