Engineering Manager

Confidential · Rochester, South East

Engineering Manager at Confidential, based in Rochester, South East, paying £70,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£70,000 per annum
Location
Rochester, South East
Contract
Permanent
Posted
11 hours ago
Closes
3 Sep 2026
Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing

About 21% above the going rate for engineering & manufacturing

Reference 225446096

About the role

Engineering Manager Job Title: Engineering Manager Location: Rochester, Kent Salary: £70,000 + Bonus  Job Role of the Engineering Manager An Excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Engineering Manager to work for a blue chip multi national FMCG manufacturing company based near Rochester Kent. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing and leading a team of 8-10 multi skilled engineers in a very fast paced production factory. The role will be 80% management and 20% hands on and the ideal candidate needs to have very strong man management and leadership skills. There would be career progression available into senior Management roles for the right candidate.  Sector – Manufacturing / FMCG  Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Head of Engineering • Previous experience leading an engineering department within a manufacturing environment. • Strong electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge. • Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams. • Minimum Level 3 Engineering qualification (or equivalent). Desirable Requirements for the Head of Engineering • Previous experience within FMCG and process manufacturing • Experience leading engineering projects and capital investment programmes. • Knowledge of high-speed industrial manufacturing equiptment • Strong understanding of preventative maintenance systems and engineering compliance. The Head of Engineering will benefit from: • Joining a rapidly expanding and highly successful manufacturing business. • The opportunity to shape and develop the engineering function. • Career Progression and training  • Excellent salary and benefits package. • Genuine opportunities to make a lasting impact within a growing business. If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert. For further details contact Waheed Anjum at Pioneer Selection. As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply – please see our website for further details.

Reference: 225446096 · Posted 11 hours ago · Closes 3 Sep 2026 · Listed via Confidential

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