Engineering Manager - Step up into Leadership

Renfrewshire | Up to £65,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

The job: join one of Scotland’s most respected food production manufacturing businesses and lead the engineering function, ensuring equipment, facilities, and maintenance operations keep production running efficiently. 

You are: a talented engineer looking to make the leap into management. You combine practical engineering expertise with strong leadership skills and are eager to take on greater responsibility in a food manufacturing environment.

What you will get in your new role

• Salary up to 65,000 depending on experience  
• Spark wellbeing and benefits programme
• Company pension 
• Staff discounts 
• Flexible working arrangements when required 
• 29 days holiday (20 days annual leave plus 9 public holidays)
• Additional annual leave with long service 
• The opportunity to be part of a forward thinking company that values innovation and excellence
• Join an established Scottish manufacturer where decisions are made quickly and improvements can be implemented without unnecessary bureaucracy 

Responsibilities in your new role as an Engineering Manager 

As the Engineering Manager, you will work closely with the Head of Production, ensuring both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance are effectively managed across the site. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Leading and managing the maintenance team to ensure high operational efficiency 
• Developing and leading an effective preventative maintenance schedule to minimise downtime
• Responding quickly to critical breakdowns to maintain production flow 
• Overseeing installation, troubleshooting, and repairs of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and refrigeration 
• Managing maintenance work in the building and facilities, ensuring compliance with health & safety standards 
• Continuously assess and improving maintenance processes to increase efficiency and reduce cost

Your personality, experience and qualifications

You will have significant experience in a similar engineering role within a fast-paced manufacturing or food production environment. You will also have: 

• A degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline (mechanical or electrical preferred) 
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting equipment failures 
• Experience in budgeting, procurement, and contractor management 
• Up-to-date knowledge of engineering best practices and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to guide and develop the maintenance team
• A can-do attitude, with the ability to work under pressure and drive continuous improvement

We recognise that great candidates don't always tick every box. If you're working towards the requirements and have the right attitude, we'd encourage you to apply. Ongoing training and development will be provided to help you grow in the role.