Albert Bartlett has been a trusted name in the potato industry since 1948, standing as the UK’s leading supplier of fresh, chilled, and frozen potato products. With a firm commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation, we are proud to produce superior potato products from our advanced facilities in Airdrie, Boston, and Westwick.
We are excited to announce an opening for the position of Site Engineering Manager. This senior leadership role will be critical in overseeing all engineering operations across our site, ensuring we maintain top-tier production capabilities and adhere to our high standards of efficiency, reliability, and safety. As the Site Engineering Manager, you will lead a talented team of engineers, drive performance improvements, and support our commitment to operational excellence. If you are passionate about engineering management and seek to make a significant impact in a dynamic production environment, we want to hear from you!

REQUIREMENTS

• Significant experience in an engineering management role within the food production or FMCG sector.
• Familiarity of fresh pack food manufacturing
• Deep knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems applicable to food manufacturing processes.
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams, project management, and delivering successful outcomes.
• Strong understanding of health and safety standards and regulatory compliance within manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with various stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to develop and interrogate CMMS
• Ability to utilise Microsoft off
• Ability to interrogate financial data
• Ability to write & deliver reports

• Direct and oversee all engineering activities on-site to ensure optimal equipment performance and production reliability.
• Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies, including preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Manage cross-functional projects, collaborating with operational management to enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, development, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and promote best practices in engineering operations throughout the site.
• Prepare budgets and manage engineering expenditures to maintain cost-effective operations.
• Continuously evaluate engineering processes and promote innovation and process improvement initiatives that align with the company’s goals.