A leading high‑speed manufacturing operation is seeking an experienced Engineering & Facilities Manager to oversee all engineering, maintenance, and facilities functions on site. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, driving technical excellence, and maintaining a safe, efficient, and high‑performing production environment.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team and collaborate closely with Production, HSE, Quality, and Supply Chain to optimise plant performance and support long-term asset sustainability in a fast‑paced, high‑volume setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Provide strategic direction for all engineering activities, including equipment design, process optimisation, automation, and troubleshooting within a high‑speed production environment.
• Develop and implement engineering standards, preventive maintenance strategies, and reliability programmes.
• Evaluate, select, and integrate new technologies to support operational excellence and rapid throughput.

Maintenance & Reliability Management

• Lead the maintenance team in delivering preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Drive improvements in equipment uptime, OEE, and spare parts utilisation.
• Implement root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and extend asset life.

Facilities Management

• Oversee all building systems and utilities, including HVAC, electrical distribution, water systems, compressed air, fire protection, and waste handling.
• Manage contractors and service providers for facility maintenance, construction, and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with local codes, environmental regulations, and internal standards.

Capital Projects & Budgeting

• Plan, lead, and execute capital projects such as equipment upgrades, facility expansions, and process improvements.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure successful project delivery.

Safety, Compliance & Environmental Stewardship

• Partner with HSE to ensure engineering and facilities operations meet regulatory and corporate safety standards.
• Ensure safe engineering practices for all equipment modifications and installations.
• Support sustainability initiatives related to energy efficiency, waste reduction, and utilities management.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, maintenance technicians, and facilities personnel.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and proactive problem solving.
• Oversee staffing, training, performance management, and succession planning.

Stores & Change Management

• Oversee site stores to ensure efficient operation and continuous improvement.
• Manage CAPEX projects from approval through to completion.
• Lead change management activities for machinery installations, new line introductions, and equipment relocations—particularly within high‑speed production lines.

Planning, Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain engineering documentation, drawings, SOPs, and facility records.
• Track and report performance metrics for maintenance reliability, utilities usage, and project progress.
• Prepare annual budgets and long-term asset management plans.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or facilities management, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and process systems used in manufacturing.
• Proven experience with maintenance best practices and reliability methodologies.
• Experience working in high‑speed or high‑volume production environments.

Preferred

• Experience in packaging, food, pharmaceutical, or other high‑throughput manufacturing sectors.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems, automation technologies, and energy management programmes.
• Project management certification (PMP) or Lean/Six Sigma qualification.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and hands-on leadership
• Strong technical problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management and organisational abilities
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Results-driven with a focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

Ready to Lead a High‑Performing Engineering Function?

If you're driven by technical excellence, passionate about developing teams, and excited by the challenge of optimising a high‑speed manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your engineering leadership career.