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Engineering Manager

ReedSlough, Berkshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 2 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Lead a talented engineering team in a thriving FMCG environment with significant growth potential and a competitive salary of £75,000 - £100,000+. This hybrid role is perfect for an experienced engineering leader who thrives on driving continuous improvement and developing their team. Apply now to make a substantial impact and advance your career!

Quick Overview

Salary
£75k - £100k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Posted
2 weeks ago

Job Description

Engineering Manager

  • Annual Salary: £75,000 to £100,000+
  • Location: Slough
  • Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic engineering team within a modern FMCG manufacturing facility. This role offers the opportunity to manage a maintenance manager, a large engineering team, a controls engineer, and a team leader, focusing on enhancing planned maintenance, production, and all site engineering activities.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Lead and develop a skilled team of engineers, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment.
  • Oversee planned preventative maintenance and coordinate engineering projects to improve system reliability and performance.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to strategic planning to enhance production processes and reduce downtime.
  • Promote and ensure high standards of health and safety across the site.
  • Manage and mentor direct reports including a maintenance manager, controls engineer, and team leader, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or Supervisor within a manufacturing environment, ideally in FMCG.
  • Strong background in Engineering.
  • Qualified in an engineering background
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large teams and complex engineering projects.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to drive process improvements.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, capable of motivating and leading a team towards achieving operational excellence.
  • Must be commutable to Sutton, South London.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary package including a bonus scheme.
  • Excellent benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a market-leading company.
  • Work in a highly autonomous and influential leadership role within a well-established manufacturing environment.

To apply for this Engineering Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this leadership role.

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