Senior Engineering Leader

This Senior Engineering Leader opportunity is built around developing technical specifications for non-routine mechanical breakdown repairs on-site. It would suit someone who can bring dedicated to maintaining high personal health and safety standards at all times to the role.

Role overview

This role requires a strong understanding of industrial mechanical systems and a proven track record in leading and implementing maintenance improvement programs. Define technical specifications and testing standards for mechanical maintenance tasks to promote standardisation.

Main responsibilities

Develop technical specifications for non-routine mechanical breakdown repairs on-site. Maintaining the technical integrity of mechanical plants to ensure compliance with product, process, and system requirements. Leading mechanical reliability-centred maintenance initiatives to optimise equipment uptime and reduce operational costs.

What helps someone succeed

Dedicated to maintaining high personal health and safety standards at all times. Supporting site-by-site logistics operations while learning systems, routines, and working standards.

Requirements

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer or equivalent, or extensive experience following a mechanical apprenticeship.
• Extensive experience in engineering within FMCG or bulk product handling environments.
• Familiarity with relevant British Standards for engineering plant, equipment, and best practices.

Job details

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-business technical teams to enhance mechanical reliability and cost efficiency.
• Proven ability to manage complex and competing priorities across multiple sites.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to non-technical colleagues.
• Excellent influencing, negotiating, and communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.