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Let’s find you the right jobs faster Get Started Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Multi-Skilled Engineer (Food Manufacturing) Alexander Steele Ltd Preston (PR1) From £50,000 to £55,000 per annum 3 weeks ago Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Pioneer Selection Leyland (PR26) £47,598 per year + Overtime 1 month ago Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Jelly Technical Preston, Lancashire, PR0 £51360 - £53500 per annum 1 week ago Multi-Skilled Engineer ETS Consulting Leyland (PR26) £48,063 per annum + Pension + Benefits 1 week ago Maintenance Engineer Pioneer Selection Kirkham, Preston (PR4) £52k per year 1 month ago Engineering Team Leader Four Recruitment Burnley (BB10), BB10 £45000 - £55000 per annum 3 weeks ago Mechanical Fitter Orion Morecambe (LA3), LA3 £30000 - £35000 per annum 1 day ago Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Blackpool, Lancashire, FY0 Up to £39400 per annum + Benefits 1 week ago Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer CV Technical Leyland (PR25), PR25 £53000 - £53300 per annum + Benefits 1 week ago Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician Morgan Ryder Chorley (PR6), PR6 Up to £52700 per annum + Benefits 3 days ago Engineering Manager – Hands-On bright-search ltd Preston (PR4) Permanent Contract; On-site Published: 1 day ago £55,000 per annum Apply Save Engineering Manager – Hands-On bright-search ltd Apply Salary: £55,000 per annum — flat salary Hours: 07:00–16:00 or 08:00–17:00 Rota: Five days from seven, including two weekends per month Employment: Permanent, full-time We are recruiting a hands-on Engineering Manager for an established food-manufacturing operation in Weeton, Lancashire. This position involves managing a small engineering team of approximately three engineers while remaining actively involved in maintenance, electrical fault-finding, breakdown response and improving equipment reliability. It could represent an excellent first Engineering Manager opportunity for an experienced Engineering Team Leader, Engineering Supervisor or Senior Multi-Skilled Engineer who has already supervised, supported or developed other engineers. This is a practical, hands-on engineering position—not a predominantly office-based management role. The role You will be responsible for: Managing, supporting and developing a team of approximately three engineers. Planning and prioritising daily engineering and maintenance activities. Coaching junior engineers and developing their technical capabilities. Providing hands-on electrical and mechanical engineering support. Diagnosing faults and resolving breakdowns efficiently. Supporting planned preventive maintenance activities. Improving plant reliability, equipment performance and engineering standards. Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime. Ensuring all engineering work is completed safely and in accordance with food-manufacturing and hygiene standards. Supporting continuous-improvement and equipment-development projects. Maintaining appropriate engineering records and managing outstanding work. Stepping in to support the engineering operation as and when reasonably required. There is no formal on-call rota attached to this position. Essential experience Applicants must have: Strong multi-skilled maintenance engineering experience. Recognised electrical engineering qualifications, preferably relating to manufacturing or industrial electrical engineering. Strong practical electrical fault-finding ability. Experience within an industrial, manufacturing or production environment. Previous experience managing, supervising, leading or developing engineers. The ability to coach and support junior members of an engineering team. A hands-on leadership style and willingness to work practically alongside the team. The flexibility to work five days from seven, including two weekends per month. Applications are welcomed from experienced: Engineering Managers Maintenance Managers Engineering Team Leaders Engineering Supervisors Senior Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers ready to progress into management Experience within food, beverage, FMCG, pharmaceutical or another highly regulated manufacturing environment would be particularly advantageous. Food-manufacturing experience is strongly preferred. Working pattern The position operates five days from seven, working either: 07:00–16:00; or 08:00–17:00. The rota includes two weekends per month. There is no formal on-call rota, although reasonable flexibility may occasionally be required to support the operation when necessary. Package £55,000 annual salary. Flat salary with no on-call allowance or advertised additional earnings. Permanent, full-time position. Responsibility for a small engineering team of approximately three people. Opportunity for an experienced Team Leader or Supervisor to progress into an Engineering Manager position. Opportunity to shape engineering standards and develop junior engineers. Varied, hands-on management role within a busy food-manufacturing environment. Please apply with an up-to-date CV clearly detailing your electrical qualifications, multi-skilled maintenance experience, manufacturing background, leadership responsibilities and current notice period. Application questions Do you hold a recognised electrical engineering qualification? Yes/No — if yes, please state the exact qualification. How many years of multi-skilled maintenance engineering experience do you have within manufacturing or production? Have you previously managed, supervised, led or developed a team of engineers? Yes/No — if yes, please provide brief details, including the number of engineers. Do you have engineering experience within food, beverage, FMCG, pharmaceutical or another regulated manufacturing environment? Yes/No — please provide brief details. Can you work five days from seven, including two weekends per month? Yes/No. Do you live within approximately 20 miles of PR4, or can you reliably commute to Weeton for a 07:00 or 08:00 start? Yes/No — please provide the first part of your postcode. What are your current salary, desired salary and notice period? Work location: In person Apply bright-search ltd 9 Jobs Similar Engineering Manager Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Multi-Skilled Engineer (Food Manufacturing) Alexander Steele Ltd Preston (PR1) From £50,000 to £55,000 per annum 3 weeks ago Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Pioneer Selection Leyland (PR26) £47,598 per year + Overtime 1 month ago Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Jelly Technical Preston, Lancashire, PR0 £51360 - £53500 per annum 1 week ago Multi-Skilled Engineer ETS Consulting Leyland (PR26) £48,063 per annum + Pension + Benefits 1 week ago Maintenance Engineer Pioneer Selection Kirkham, Preston (PR4) £52k per year 1 month ago Engineering Team Leader Four Recruitment Burnley (BB10), BB10 £45000 - £55000 per annum 3 weeks ago Mechanical Fitter Orion Morecambe (LA3), LA3 £30000 - £35000 per annum 1 day ago Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Blackpool, Lancashire, FY0 Up to £39400 per annum + Benefits 1 week ago Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer CV Technical Leyland (PR25), PR25 £53000 - £53300 per annum + Benefits 1 week ago Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician Morgan Ryder Chorley (PR6), PR6 Up to £52700 per annum + Benefits 3 days ago Engineering Manager – Hands-On jobs Engineering Manager – Hands-On jobs in Preston, Lancashire Engineering jobs Engineering jobs in Preston, Lancashire Management jobs Management jobs in Preston, Lancashire Jobs in Preston, Lancashire Full Time jobs Weekend jobs Retail jobs Night Shift jobs Apprenticeship jobs NHS jobs HGV jobs Immediate Start jobs Warehouse jobs Cleaning jobs No Experience jobs Remote jobs Admin jobs Apprenticeships jobs Administration jobs Tesco jobs Get hired. 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