Deputy Engineering Team Manager

About the Role

We’re looking for a motivated and driven Deputy Engineering Team Manager to support the delivery of engineering excellence across site. Reporting to the Engineering Team Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading the engineering function, ensuring reliability, driving continuous improvement, and supporting operational performance.

You’ll deputise in the absence of the Engineering Team Manager, taking ownership of team leadership, daily operations, and cross-functional communication to ensure business continuity.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the delivery of engineering strategy, KPIs, and performance targets
• Driving a strong Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) and food safety culture
• Leading and developing a high-performing, multi-skilled engineering team
• Managing planned maintenance (via SAP) and improving asset reliability
• Driving continuous improvement through RCA, asset care, and performance data
• Supporting and leading engineering and capital projects
• Managing contractors and ensuring compliance with site standards
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Operations, Technical, and Site Leadership

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering
• Time-served Multi-Skilled Engineer
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing environment
• Strong maintenance and fault-finding experience
• Knowledge of CMMS (e.g. SAP)
• 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to influence and engage across multiple functions

Desirable

• HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• IOSH / NEBOSH / Food Hygiene / HACCP qualifications
• Experience leading engineering teams
• Electrical & Mechanical multi-skilling
• Project delivery experience

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome. 

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