Engineering Manager
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Location: Northampton

We are proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team within a dynamic and fast-paced production environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands-on leader to drive engineering excellence and continuous improvement across site operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the engineering function to provide efficient, cost-effective support across production and plant infrastructure.

• Manage the departmental budget with a focus on cost efficiency, value creation, and strategic resource planning.

• Contribute to long-term planning in areas such as labour strategy, energy consumption, and capital equipment upgrades.

• Champion development opportunities for the engineering team, conducting regular performance reviews and providing technical mentorship.

• Take ownership of full lifecycle CAPEX and infrastructure project delivery-ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to embed a strong culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Partner closely with Production and Shift Managers to plan, coordinate, and align engineering activities with operational goals.

• Maintain strong lines of communication between maintenance and production to support seamless operations.

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules and internal maintenance systems to maximise equipment uptime.

• Drive site-wide energy optimisation initiatives to improve efficiency and sustainability.

• Support the negotiation and management of external service contracts, ensuring value for money and service quality.

• Ensure full compliance with all relevant Health & Safety, environmental, and insurance legislation (UK/EU standards).

• Conduct and manage risk assessments, implement control measures, and champion safety for all staff and contractors on-site.

• Design and deliver hands-on equipment maintenance training for production teams to promote cross-functional capability.

Person Specification:

• Degree or HND in Engineering or a related technical field.

• Extensive maintenance experience within a highly automated, batch production, or FMCG environment.

• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and innovation abilities.

• Proven track record in delivering capital investment projects.

• Strategic mindset with strong planning and execution capabilities.

• Solid budgeting and resource management expertise.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary: £65,000-£70,000

• Monday to Friday working pattern

• Attractive benefits package including annual leave, pension, and Cycle to Work scheme

• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies

• Ongoing professional training and development

• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family