Engineering Manager

Are you an experienced Engineering Manager ready to take ownership of an entire engineering function and drive performance across a fast-paced food manufacturing site? BM Foods, Avonmouth is seeking a proactive and hands-on Engineering Manager to lead all engineering activities across the site, ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement. Reporting directly to the Site Director, you'll play a key role within the senior management team and have a significant impact on site performance and future growth. The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business where you'll lead engineering strategy, manage site-wide maintenance activities, drive equipment performance, oversee capital projects and develop a high-performing engineering team. You'll be responsible for ensuring engineering excellence while working closely with production and operational teams to achieve shared business goals. Key Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering operations across the site.
• Drive a strong health & safety culture for employees and contractors.
• Manage and improve planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Maximise equipment reliability, efficiency and performance.
• Lead machinery installations and CAPEX projects.
• Manage contractors, engineering compliance and permit-to-work systems.
• Oversee engineering budgets, spare parts and stock control.
• Support production teams with technical expertise and problem-solving.
• Develop, coach and lead the engineering team.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with BRC, food safety and company standards. About You We're looking for a strong engineering leader who combines technical expertise with excellent people management skills. You'll ideally have:
• Qualifications to Degree or HND level.
• Multi-skilled Engineering background with an electrical bias.
• Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Automation and PLC experience.
• IOSH certification.
• Food Safety Level 3 qualification.
• BRC experience.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem-solving. Why Join BM Foods? This role offers the chance to influence site performance, lead business-critical projects, develop engineering capability and play a key role in the continued success of a growing food manufacturing business. Salary: Up to £75,000 Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Apply now to become part of the BM Foods leadership team.