Site Engineering Manager / Engineering Supervisor | £46,000–£50,000 DOE Food & Drink Manufacturing 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | Half-day Friday currently in place Are you an experienced Engineering professional looking for a role where you can take ownership and genuinely make a difference? We're looking for a Site Engineering Manager to join an established manufacturing business — a key role with real responsibility for the reliability, safety and performance of the engineering function. Own the Engineering Function This is a genuinely hands-on engineering leadership role. You'll take ownership of the engineering function, ensuring production machinery, utilities, buildings and site services remain safe, reliable and fit for purpose. You'll lead the PPM programme, respond to breakdowns, diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, improve equipment reliability and identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve manufacturing efficiency. Our engineering department is small, but hugely important to the success of the business. You'll also work closely with the wider Management Team on health & safety, food safety, quality, operational performance and continuous improvement. We're looking for someone who combines strong technical engineering ability with a practical, proactive approach. Recognised Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-skilled Engineering qualification Proven manufacturing engineering experience Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills Good understanding of engineering Health & Safety Ability to manage external engineering contractors when specialist support is required Current Counterbalance and/or Reach Forklift Truck licence – essential Full UK driving licence Experience within food manufacturing would be highly advantageous, alongside knowledge of BRCGS, industrial refrigeration, compressed air, PLC fault-finding, steam boiler plant or fabrication. You'll own the engineering function. You'll have the autonomy to improve systems, increase reliability, reduce downtime and build an engineering operation that properly supports the wider business. Emergency breakdowns, weekend working and out-of-hours call-outs are paid in accordance with the contract. EngineeringJobs #EngineeringManager #MaintenanceManager #ManufacturingJobs #FoodManufacturing #SomersetJobs #EngineeringCareers #Maintenance #Jobs #Recruitment
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Site Engineer / Site Supervisor in Bridgwater, Somerset employer: Manucomm Recruitment Ltd
Manucomm Recruitment Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Chippenham, where innovation meets quality in food manufacturing. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, with opportunities to enhance their skills and advance their careers while contributing to a culture that prioritises food safety and compliance. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the chilled foods sector.
