Package: £70,000 + £7,000 Car Allowance + 10% Bonus
Location: Livingston, West Lothian
Shift: Days
Looking for a role where you can genuinely make your mark on a site, lead a solid team, and be trusted to drive improvements your way?
We’re working with a well-established food manufacturing business in Livingston that’s looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to take ownership of the engineering function on site.
This Engineering Manager role would suit someone who enjoys being visible on the shop floor, building relationships with the team, and creating a positive engineering culture. You’ll be leading a team of 12, working closely with production, and helping keep the site running safely, efficiently, and reliably.
The business wants an Engineering Manager who can bring ideas, improve systems, and help move the site forward.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading and supporting the engineering team day to day across the Livingston site
* Driving preventative maintenance and improving engineering reliability
* Working closely with production to reduce downtime and keep the operation running smoothly
* Supporting continuous improvement projects across the factory
* Making sure engineering standards, compliance, and food safety requirements are always met
* Developing the engineers on site and helping build a strong team culture
What We’re Looking For
* Experience working as an Engineering Manager or Senior Engineering Leader within manufacturing
* Food or drink manufacturing experience would be ideal
* Strong leadership skills and the ability to get the best out of people
* Good understanding of engineering compliance and manufacturing standards
* Someone practical, approachable, and confident making decisions in a fast-paced environment
* Engineering qualifications are beneficial, whether mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled
* Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma knowledge would be a bonus
What’s on Offer
* £70,000 salary
* £7,000 car allowance
* 10% bonus
* 8% employer pension contribution
* Private healthcare
* The chance to join a large, growing food manufacturer with genuine long-term opportunities
* A stable site with investment, strong leadership, and a supportive engineering team already in place
Location: Livingston, West Lothian
Job: Engineering Manager
Shifts: Full-time
If you’re an Engineering Manager who enjoys building strong teams, improving performance, and being part of a hands-on manufacturing environment, this could be a great fit
Salary description
£70000.00 - £70000.00 per year