Group Engineering Manager

Group Support Engineer / Europe Travel

Salary: DOE 

Type: Full-time / Permanent 

Location: UK or Ireland Based

One of Europe’s leading food manufacturers is seeking a Group Support Engineer to provide leadership and coordination across its engineering function.  

Reporting to the Group Engineering Manager, you’ll collaborate with site leaders and cross-functional teams to drive improvements in reliability, safety, and efficiency. This is a high-impact role, giving you the opportunity to influence engineering standards, develop people, and deliver real results in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. 

Core Duties: 

• Drive engineering excellence across multiple sites, focusing on People, Asset Care, Standards, and Cost Control. 

• Lead continuous improvement by setting and reviewing RCA and performance standards. 

• Standardise and strengthen SOPs, training, and 5S housekeeping across all departments. 

• Work with site leadership to address resource challenges and develop effective action plans. 

• Manage engineering budgets to optimise plant performance and cost efficiency. 

• Develop and implement succession and training plans to build high-performing teams. 

• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations at all times. 

• Reduce engineering risks by introducing robust contingency and reliability planning. 

• Oversee and deliver capital projects on time and within budget. 

• Support sustainability goals through energy efficiency and utility performance improvements. 

• Foster accountability, discipline, and strong team culture in line with company standards. 

• Ensure Site Engineering Managers are accountable for fixed assets, systems, budgets, teams, and contractor resources to support 24/7 operations. 

• Lead and motivate teams through strong leadership, fostering collaboration, maintaining discipline, and providing clear feedback on both departmental and individual performance. 

Your Profile: 

• Strong engineering qualifications with proven industry experience 

• In-depth knowledge of engineering practices, site services, and relevant legislation 

• Skilled in managing and resolving complex technical problems efficiently 

• Track record of identifying and driving improvements across sites 

• Recognised management qualification or equivalent experience (minimum 2.1 degree) 

• Must have Health & Safety, Environmental, CDM, PC, and budget management training or experience 

• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, mentoring, and people management skills 

• Creative thinker with the ability to keep production running under pressure 

• Highly organised with strong time management skills 

• Resilient, innovative, and focused on delivering results 

• Able to remain composed and effective when challenges arise 

Why You’ll Love Working Here   

• Be part of a company with a proud history and a reputation for quality, collaboration, and innovation 

• Enjoy a safe, supportive workplace where health and wellbeing are always the top priority 

• Work in a culture of openness, strong communication, and hands-on career development 

• Grow your career within a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team 

• Grow your career within a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team