Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Location: Kent

Salary: £62,800

Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 5:00pm


A well-established international FMCG manufacturing business is looking to appoint an Engineering Manager to lead engineering operations at their production site in Kent.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing manufacturing environment where engineering reliability, continuous improvement, and safety are key priorities.

This role is open to both experienced Engineering Managers and ambitious Engineering Team Leaders ready to take the next step in their career.

So if you are an Engineering Team Leader looking to progress into your first Engineering Manager role, or an experienced Engineering Manager looking for a new challenge where you can make a real difference, this could be an excellent opportunity.

The Role


As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for engineering, maintenance, utilities, and site improvement projects, ensuring equipment reliability and operational efficiency across the site.

You’ll work closely with the Site General Manager to support operational performance, lead improvement initiatives, and maintain high standards of safety and compliance.

Alongside the technical responsibilities, you will also lead the site’s Health, Safety, and Environmental activities, ensuring compliance with UK regulatory requirements.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support a small engineering team (3 engineers and 1 HSE coordinator)
  • Manage all engineering, maintenance, and utilities activities across the site
  • Drive improvements in reliability, uptime, and maintenance performance
  • Monitor and report on engineering KPIs
  • Deliver engineering projects and support CAPEX improvements
  • Ensure full compliance with UK health, safety, and food manufacturing regulations
  • Promote a strong safety culture and deliver toolbox talks
  • Manage contractors and site engineering work
  • Maintain engineering systems including CMMS and maintenance reporting


What We’re Looking For

  • Experience within food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing
  • Leadership experience as an Engineering Manager or Engineering Team Leader ready to step up
  • Strong understanding of Health and Safety in a Manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of CMMS maintenance systems
  • Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset


Salary & Benefits

  • £62,800 salary
  • Discretionary bonus
  • 10.5% pension contribution
  • Private healthcare (Bupa)
  • 33 days holiday
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Subsidised gym membership
  • Training and development opportunities


Why Apply?

This is a newly available opportunity where you will have the chance to take ownership of engineering performance at a key manufacturing site.

You’ll be joining a business where engineering improvements and new ideas are welcomed, giving you the opportunity to develop both the site and your career.


For further details, please apply now. Alternatively, please email your CV to faizan.mujahid@drnewitt.com

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