Engineering Manager

Location: Cumbria (Relocation Package Available)
Salary: £69,000 + £12,000 Relocation Package

Pioneer Selection are proud to be working exclusively with First Milk in the search for an experienced Site Engineering Manager to join their growing team in Cumbria.

Please note: All direct applications will be forwarded to and managed by Pioneer Selection.

First Milk is a thriving dairy co-operative, owned by the family farms that supply them. They produce award-winning cheddar, regional cheese, and dairy ingredients, and market fresh milk to leading UK food manufacturers.

With ambitious investment plans, strong partnerships, and a deep commitment to sustainable, regenerative farming, First Milk is proud to be using dairy as a force for good—nourishing future generations while leaving the world in a better place.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and technically strong leader to drive engineering excellence at one of First Milk’s key manufacturing sites. The Site Engineering Manager will lead and inspire a multi-skilled team, ensuring optimum performance, efficiency, and reliability across all operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, driving engagement and continuous improvement.

• Manage engineering operations, ensuring maximum uptime, safety, and delivery of critical projects.

• Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and ensure compliance with site standards.

• Manage budgets, CAPEX, and utilities, optimising processes and driving cost efficiency.

• Foster innovation and operational excellence within food production.

• Hold a minimum of an HNC (or higher) in an Engineering discipline.

• Proven engineering leadership experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment (food or dairy preferred).

• Strong understanding of PPM systems and utilities management.

• Excellent people management and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.

• Results-driven, safety-focused, and committed to delivering high standards across all operations.

• £69,000 annual salary

• £12,000 relocation package for candidates relocating to Cumbria

• Competitive benefits package, including pension, bonuses, and healthcare

• Access to the latest technology and equipment

• Supportive, forward-thinking business that values training and career development

• Regular working hours promoting work-life balance

If you’re an experienced Engineering Manager ready to take on a new challenge and lead a passionate team within a progressive food manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

For further details, contact Lewis Wall at Pioneer Selection.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you’ll automatically be eligible for our Referral Scheme — earn £250 for every successful permanent placement you recommend (T&Cs apply).