Are you an experienced Engineering Manager ready to take ownership of an entire engineering function and drive performance across a fast-paced food manufacturing site?
BM Foods, Avonmouth is seeking a proactive and hands-on Engineering Manager to lead all engineering activities across the site, ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement. Reporting directly to the Site Director, you'll play a key role within the senior management team and have a significant impact on site performance and future growth.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business where you'll lead engineering strategy, manage site-wide maintenance activities, drive equipment performance, oversee capital projects and develop a high-performing engineering team. You'll be responsible for ensuring engineering excellence while working closely with production and operational teams to achieve shared business goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all engineering operations across the site.
- Drive a strong health & safety culture for employees and contractors.
- Manage and improve planned preventative maintenance programmes.
- Maximise equipment reliability, efficiency and performance.
- Lead machinery installations and CAPEX projects.
- Manage contractors, engineering compliance and permit-to-work systems.
- Oversee engineering budgets, spare parts and stock control.
- Support production teams with technical expertise and problem-solving.
- Develop, coach and lead the engineering team.
- Ensure engineering activities comply with BRC, food safety and company standards.
About You
We're looking for a strong engineering leader who combines technical expertise with excellent people management skills.
You'll ideally have:
- Qualifications to Degree or HND level.
- Multi-skilled Engineering background with an electrical bias.
- Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment.
- Automation and PLC experience.
- IOSH certification.
- BRC experience.
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem-solving.
Why Join BM Foods?
This role offers the chance to influence site performance, lead business-critical projects, develop engineering capability and play a key role in the continued success of a growing food manufacturing business.
Salary: Up to £75,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
If you're passionate about engineering excellence and are looking for your next leadership challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
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Engineering Manager employer: Indigo Food Group Limited
BM Foods is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Avonmouth site where you can lead a dedicated team in the fast-paced Ready-to-Eat food manufacturing sector. With a strong focus on employee development, health and safety, and operational excellence, we provide ample opportunities for growth and engagement, ensuring that every team member plays a vital role in delivering high-quality products to our customers. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that values your contributions and fosters continuous improvement.
