Contract: PermanentLocation: Bellshill, GlasgowSalary: Competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including car allowance, profit related bonus, private medical and life assurance.
Could you be our next Site Engineering Manager?
Join the UK's most chosen FMCG brand (Numerator 2026) and take ownership of engineering performance, capability and strategy at one of our key manufacturing sites.
This is more than an engineering leadership role. It's an opportunity to shape the future of engineering at Bellshill, develop high-performing teams and become a key member of the site leadership team, influencing decisions that drive safety, reliability, performance and growth.
The OpportunityAs Site Engineering Manager, you'll lead our talented engineering team and play a pivotal role in shaping both the short and long-term engineering strategy for the site.
Working closely with the Site Lead, Senior Leadership Team and our central Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence teams, you'll create an environment where people can thrive, continuously improve and perform at their very best.
We're looking for an inspiring leader who is passionate about developing people and building capability. Someone who can create a strong engineering culture, develop future leaders and empower teams to deliver outstanding results whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability.
You'll have the freedom and support to challenge existing ways of working, introduce new thinking and help define the future direction of engineering at Bellshill.
The RecipeDeveloping and delivering the site's engineering strategy aligned to business objectivesCreating a high-performing engineering culture focused on engagement, accountability and continuous improvementCoaching, mentoring and developing engineering talent, succession plans and future leadersDriving reliability, asset performance and maintenance excellence through a modern asset care approachLeading safety performance and fulfilling the role of Engineering Duty HolderIdentifying and delivering opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and operational performanceBuilding strong cross-functional relationships with Production, Supply Chain, HSE and Manufacturing ExcellenceSupporting and influencing capital investment and engineering improvement projectsChampioning innovation and embedding best practice from across the wider Warburtons networkWhy This Role MattersBellshill is an important manufacturing site within our network and we're continuing our journey towards world-class engineering excellence.
This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact by: Shaping the future engineering strategy of the siteInfluencing long-term investment decisionsDeveloping engineering capability for the futureDriving cultural and performance improvementsCreating an engaged and motivated engineering teamDelivering meaningful operational improvements across safety, reliability and efficiencyEssential IngredientsWe're looking for a proven engineering leader who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional people leadership skills. You'll have: A recognised engineering qualification (HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent)A track record of leading, developing and motivating engineering teams in a manufacturing environmentExperience creating and implementing engineering and asset care strategiesStrong leadership capability with experience building engagement, accountability and high performanceA passion for coaching, mentoring and developing future engineering talentExperience driving reliability improvement, continuous improvement and operational excellence initiativesStrong commercial awareness, budget management and resource planning skillsA working knowledge of engineering standards, including PUWERThe ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and build strong collaborative relationshipsExtra DoughLast but by no means least, you'll want to know what your breads worth: Car allowanceA slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)Family time is important to us and we know it will be to you, so you will have 5 weeks holiday and bank hols. Plus the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leaveAward winning pension scheme with company contributionsPrivate medical insurance, health screening and life assuranceProducts you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough websiteSupport for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health serviceA Role Where You Can Leave Your MarkThis is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager who wants to combine strategic leadership, people development and operational excellence in an organisation that continues to invest in its people, technology and manufacturing capability.
We're looking for someone who wants to build something lasting. Someone who takes pride in seeing people grow, teams succeed and engineering performance continually improve.
Success in this role won't just be measured by equipment reliability and site performance. It will also be measured by the capability, engagement and progression of the people you lead.
We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.
Site Engineering Manager in Bellshill employer: Warburton
Warburtons is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values family and diversity. As the UK's leading bakery brand, we provide our Engineering Manager with ample opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme, private medical insurance, and a focus on employee wellbeing. Join us in a role where you can lead a dedicated team, drive innovation, and take pride in producing quality products that have been loved since 1876.
