Engineering and Operations Manager

Are you an exceptional Engineer/project manager who is hungry to make a difference? After 40 years developing and applying freezing technologies, we’ve developed and patented a system set to revolutionise the chilling and freezing of meats, fish and vegetables worldwide. Establishing new business model for freezing and chilling as a service, we’re excited, we’re growing fast and now we are looking for an Engineering and Operations Manager to help us and shape the future and sustainability of freezing. As a dynamic startup HIVE Chilling is a subsidiary of Staughton Group, with the resources, expertise and passion to disrupt incumbent technologies. If you’re passionate about driving operational excellence, leading dynamic teams, and making a lasting impact in the industry, we invite you to join our journey.

Role Overview:

Embark on a transformative journey right from the inception. As the Engineering and Operations Manager you’ll be a key member of the team in re-defining the world of plate freezing and chilling technologies on a global scale. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and Co-Founder, this newly created role in a fast moving, nimble Start Up, with the resources of Staughton Groups 40 year experience, this role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a small, vibrant and dedicated team, shaping the future of HIVE Chilling and its impact on food and petfood industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and lead the project teams in successful delivery, ensuring excellence in execution within scope, budget, and timeframe.
• Provide regular reports and forecasts on the progress of projects
• Manage a portfolio of contractors, including negotiation of service-level agreements and coordination of activities with contractors to ensure seamless project delivery/installations.
• Develop global supply chains and support manage the scale up of the manufacturing capabilities for rapid growth
• Manage global partnerships with fabrication, engineering and support teams supporting global footprint

About You:

• You have an engineering or electrical background and constantly look for ways to do it better and thrive on challenging the status quo
• Solid understanding of refrigeration systems (ammonia, CO2)
• Detail oriented and have a passion for and strong experience with Project Management (Agile methodology or equivalent).
• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet project deadlines in a can-do company
• Quick learner with the ability to pivot quickly and work in a fast pace environment
• Can think strategically and support the scale up of manufacturing systems, supply chains and partnerships, being nimble in a startup environment

About Us:

• We’ve been in the meat chilling and freezing business for 40 years, developing numerous patents on the way – but now we’ve developed something truly unique that will disrupt an industry and help drive further carbon reduction
• We're passionate about making a difference in the food chain, finding a way to “do it better”.
• We move quickly, drive innovation and leverage our relationships in with our customers to commercialise and scale rapidly
• Founder led, family owned, join a dynamic team committed to sustainability and making a difference

If you're ready to break free from the hamster wheel and make a meaningful impact, apply now to join our team. Together, let's shape the future of freezing technology and create a more sustainable world.

For further information or a confidentially discussion contact the People and Culture team on or email

HIVE Chilling is an equal opportunity employer

All applications will be treated in strict confidence

Applications close Sunday 2 June 2024