Site Engineering Lead
East Kilbride Up to £65,000 + benefits Monday-Friday, Day Shift Food Manufacturing
MRD Recruitment is working on behalf of a leading manufacturing business to recruit a Site Engineering Lead for a key production facility in East Kilbride.
The Role
This is a senior, site-based engineering leadership role responsible for leading the engineering function and driving operational performance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
You will be accountable for ensuring the engineering team delivers high standards of maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on maximising plant performance, uptime, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the site engineering team, ensuring strong performance, engagement, and capability
* Oversee planned preventative maintenance activities and breakdown response
* Drive improvements in plant reliability, automation, and engineering performance
* Manage engineering contractors and ensure all works are carried out safely and compliantly
* Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, quality, and site standards
* Support and lead continuous improvement and capital project activities
* Manage engineering budgets and maintenance spend
* Ensure effective control of engineering stores and spare parts
* Support audit readiness and site compliance requirements
* Work closely with operational and site leadership teams to deliver site objectives
The Ideal Candidate
* Experienced Engineering Leader from a manufacturing or FMCG environment
* Strong background leading multi-skilled engineering teams
* Proven experience improving plant performance and reliability
* Comfortable managing contractors and engineering compliance
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* Experience with automation or modern manufacturing systems would be advantageous
* Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive positive change
Why Apply?
* Senior leadership role with real site influence
* Opportunity to shape engineering performance and culture
* Monday-Friday day shift position
* Strong focus on operational improvement and engineering development