Engineering Manager

Job Title: Engineering Manager Package: 85,000 + £5,000 car allowance + 10% bonus Location: Haverhill, Suffolk Shift: Full-time Ready to take full ownership of engineering performance at site level? We’re recruiting for an experienced Engineering manager to join a major FMCG food manufacturing site in Haverhill. Reporting directly to the site director, this is a senior leadership role with real influence — responsible for driving engineering strategy, maximising production efficiency, and leading a team of engineers in a high-paced, high-care environment. This Engineering manager position is ideal for someone who thrives on accountability, enjoys building strong teams, and wants to shape a proactive, continuous improvement culture rather than simply firefighting. What you’ll be doing: Engineering Manager • Leading and developing a team of engineers, setting clear standards and expectations • Owning all site maintenance across machinery, equipment and buildings within agreed budgets • Driving maximum production efficiency through planned, preventative and predictive maintenance strategies • Ensuring full compliance with statutory health, safety and environmental legislation • Partnering with senior site leadership to support operational and CI objectives • Embedding a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement across engineering What we’re looking for: Engineering Manager • Proven experience in an FMCG food manufacturing environment, ideally high care • Demonstrable engineering management experience leading sizeable teams • Strong electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge • City & Guilds electrical and mechanical qualifications • Industrial hydraulics and pneumatics training • Rational decision-making with sound engineering judgement • A results-driven mindset with strong planning and prioritisation skills • Confidence to challenge the status quo and improve standards What’s on offer: • Salary: £85,000 • £5,000 car allowance • 10% annual bonus • Single-level healthcare • Employer pension contribution • A senior Engineering manager role reporting directly to site leadership • Real autonomy to shape engineering standards and long-term performance Location: Haverhill, Suffolk Job: Engineering manager Shifts: Full-time If you’re an Engineering manager ready to lead from the front and drive real site-wide impact, this is your next move