Engineering Manager
Location: Ashbourne
Company: Pilgrim’s Europe
We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team and take ownership of site engineering, maintenance, and infrastructure. This is a key role driving performance, reliability, and continuous improvement across a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead and develop Engineering & Maintenance teams, plus external contractors
* Drive site‑wide engineering strategy, including capital investment planning
* Deliver engineering projects to time, cost, and quality targets
* Ensure full compliance with H&S, legislative requirements, and audit standards
* Oversee asset performance, maintenance systems, and reliability improvements
* Manage departmental budgets and identify cost‑saving opportunities
* Champion continuous improvement, lean initiatives, and root cause analysis
* Implement robust PPM/CMMS systems and improve equipment reliability (MTBF)
* Build strong contractor relationships and ensure best value delivery
* Develop team capability, succession plans, and apprenticeship programmes
Essential Criteria
* Proven Engineering Management experience within food manufacturing
* Strong track record leading large, multi‑skilled engineering teams
* Experience delivering capital projects and investment plans
* In‑depth knowledge of H&S, compliance, and engineering legislation
* Experience managing PPM/CMMS systems
* Strong financial and budget management experience
* Degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline
Desirable
* Food Safety Level 3
* HACCP Level 3
* Continuous improvement / lean experience
Why join us?
* Senior leadership role with real influence across the site
* Opportunity to drive strategic improvement and investment
* Work within a leading food manufacturing business
* Competitive salary + benefits package
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