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Engineering Manager – Drinks Manufacturing
Location:Kent
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000
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Are you an experienced Engineering Manager looking to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced drinks manufacturing environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing business that continues to invest heavily in its people, technology, and facilities.
The Role
As Engineering Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading the site’s engineering and maintenance function, ensuring maximum equipment efficiency, reliability, and compliance. You’ll work closely with production and operations teams to deliver world-class performance and drive continuous improvement across all areas of the plant.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and develop a team of multi-skilled engineers across maintenance and projects.
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Oversee planned and reactive maintenance schedules to ensure minimal downtime.
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Manage capital expenditure projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Drive health, safety, and compliance standards throughout the department.
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Support long-term site strategy through innovation and engineering excellence.
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Manage budgets and external contractors effectively.
About You
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Proven experience as an Engineering or Maintenance Manager within food or drinks manufacturing (FMCG).
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Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach.
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Excellent knowledge of modern maintenance practices and reliability improvement techniques.
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Confident managing budgets, projects, and people in a fast-moving environment.
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Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent.
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Opportunity to shape the engineering function within a forward-thinking business.
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Supportive culture with real autonomy and progression potential.
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