Engineering Manager

About Us Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family! At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that support your life and personal aspirations.

Location Based in Manchester, Soreen is a part of the Samworth Brothers family, a leading bakery organization. Benefits Enhanced pension scheme Private health scheme Profit related pay Experience annual pay reviews Onsite gym Employee discount scheme Holiday purchase scheme Long service days holidays Paid social events Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities Opportunity As Engineering Manager, you will take ownership of site-wide engineering operations, ensuring our facilities, plant, and equipment operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. You'll lead engineering strategy while delivering world‑class standards in maintenance, compliance, asset care, and capital project delivery.

Working closely with Operations, Technical, Finance, HR and other key stakeholders, you'll play a critical role in driving operational performance, supporting future growth, and developing a high‑performing engineering team. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the Engineering and Site Services teams, creating a high‑performing, safety‑focused culture. Own and deliver the site engineering strategy, ensuring plant, equipment and facilities support business objectives.

Drive engineering excellence through effective maintenance planning, asset care and operational performance management. Ensure full compliance with food safety, quality, legal and regulatory standards across all engineering activities. Develop and manage engineering budgets, identify cost‑saving opportunities and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead the planning and delivery of capital investment projects, including a rolling 3‑5‑year capital programme. Build strong cross‑functional relationships and collaborate with Operations, Technical and Support teams to maximise site performance and reliability. Ideal Candidate Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Proven experience in an Engineering Manager or senior engineering leadership role within manufacturing. Formal management qualification. NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.

Strong experience managing maintenance operations, budgets and engineering teams. Demonstrable experience leading safety, compliance and continuous improvement programmes. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Equal Opportunities We’re an Equal Opportunities employer and proud to make diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr