Site Engineer

Job Description:

Job Title: Engineering Manager
Location: Leicsteshire 
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per year
Hours: Monday – Friday, Days

We are a dynamic food manufacturing business based in Leicestershire, and we are looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join us at an exciting time. This is a unique opportunity to lead a small but critical team and ensuring our operations run smoothly.

The Role

As Site Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the entire Engineering side of the business, maintaining machinery and equipment across both sites, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to support production growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring a small engineering team
• Planning and managing maintenance schedules across two sites
• Troubleshooting and resolving machinery and equipment issues
• Driving efficiency improvements and cost-effective solutions
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality standards
• Supporting installation of new equipment and factory expansion projects

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in engineering management in a manufacturing environment, ideally food production or FMCG
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Hands-on approach with the ability to troubleshoot complex machinery
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities
• Passion for process improvement and driving high standards

Why Join Us?

• £60,000 salary - £70,000
• Monday–Friday day shift – great work-life balance
• Manage a small, skilled engineering team
• Opportunity to grow and influence the future of the business