Role - Interim Engineering Manager Duration - 3 months (plus) Day rate - £550 (LTD) Location - Middlesbrough Background - Manufacturing (FMCG or Food ideal) Ready to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact? We're looking for a hands-on Interim Engineering Manager to lead a busy food manufacturing site for an initial 3-month contract. This is a fast-paced role where your expertise will directly drive performance, reliability, and team effectiveness. What you'll be doing: * Leading and supporting a 10-12 strong engineering & maintenance team * Taking ownership of all plant ancillaries and site services * Managing and enforcing permit systems to ensure safety and compliance * Driving improvements through CMMS systems - including implementation and optimisation of CMMS System * Boosting line performance, uptime, and efficiency * Acting as a key link between production and engineering to keep operations running smoothly What we're looking for: * Proven experience in a food manufacturing environment * Strong leadership skills with the ability to quickly gain team trust * Solid background in maintenance strategy, reliability, and continuous improvement * Experience with CMMS implementation and management * A proactive, no-nonsense approach - someone who delivers results from day one There is also opportunity for this role to be permanent, should that be of interest If this role sounds of interest, please apply now to this advert with your updated CV