Engineering Manager Location: AshbourneCompany: 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