Job Title: Interim Site Engineering Manager
Sector: FMCG Manufacturing - Chilled, Frozen Food Production & Cold Storage
Location: Bedfordshire (Site Based)
Contract: Interim Assignment, 3 Months Initially (Potential Extension)
Rate: £500-£600 per day (PAYE/Umbrella)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Lead the Team. Drive Engineering Excellence. Protect Critical Cold Chain Operations.
We are seeking an experienced Interim Site Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function within a fast-paced chilled and frozen food manufacturing operation.
This opportunity requires a hands-on engineering leader with proven experience of managing engineering teams in temperature-controlled manufacturing environments, including chilled processing, frozen production, cold storage facilities, refrigeration systems and critical site services.
Working closely with the Site Leadership Team, you will take responsibility for engineering performance, asset reliability, maintenance strategy, refrigeration infrastructure, compliance and continuous improvement across the site. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership capability alongside practical experience of refrigeration plant, cold chain operations and engineering reliability within a food manufacturing environment.
The Opportunity – Interim Site Engineering Manager
This role would suit an experienced:
Site Engineering Manager
Head of Engineering
Chief Engineer
Senior Engineering Manager
Maintenance Manager
Interim Engineering Leader
with a background in:
Chilled food manufacturing
Frozen food manufacturing
Cold storage operations
Refrigerated warehousing
Bakery, dairy, convenience food or FMCG environments
You will lead the engineering strategy whilst supporting operational performance through improved asset reliability, refrigeration uptime, maintenance effectiveness and engineering team development.
Key Responsibilities – Interim Site Engineering Manager
Lead, coach and develop the engineering team.
Drive a proactive engineering and reliability culture.
Improve plant availability, OEE and maintenance performance.
Ensure refrigeration and cold storage assets operate safely and effectively.
Manage PPM, CBM and predictive maintenance programmes.
Support ammonia and industrial refrigeration compliance requirements.
Develop engineering KPIs and performance improvement plans.
Lead RCA and continuous improvement activities....
Interim Site Engineering Manager in Kempston Hardwick employer: Omega Resource Group
As a global leader in the automation and packing industry, our company offers an exceptional work environment for the Field Service Director role, characterised by a commitment to operational excellence and employee development. With competitive compensation, including a generous bonus structure and comprehensive benefits like private health cover and a double matched pension scheme, we prioritise the well-being and growth of our team members. Our collaborative culture fosters strong relationships and encourages continuous improvement, making this an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in a dynamic sector.
