Back to search
Group Support Engineer / Europe Travel
Salary: DOE
Type: Full-time / Permanent
Location: UK or Ireland Based
One of Europe’s leading food manufacturers is seeking a Group Support Engineer to provide leadership and coordination across its engineering function.
Reporting to the Group Engineering Manager, you’ll collaborate with site leaders and cross-functional teams to drive improvements in reliability, safety, and efficiency. This is a high-impact role, giving you the opportunity to influence engineering standards, develop people, and deliver real results in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
Core Duties:
-
Drive engineering excellence across multiple sites, focusing on People, Asset Care, Standards, and Cost Control.
-
Lead continuous improvement by setting and reviewing RCA and performance standards.
-
Standardise and strengthen SOPs, training, and 5S housekeeping across all departments.
-
Work with site leadership to address resource challenges and develop effective action plans.
-
Manage engineering budgets to optimise plant performance and cost efficiency.
-
Develop and implement succession and training plans to build high-performing teams.
-
Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations at all times.
-
Reduce engineering risks by introducing robust contingency and reliability planning.
-
Oversee and deliver capital projects on time and within budget.
-
Support sustainability goals through energy efficiency and utility performance improvements.
-
Foster accountability, discipline, and strong team culture in line with company standards.
-
Ensure Site Engineering Managers are accountable for fixed assets, systems, budgets, teams, and contractor resources to support 24/7 operations.
-
Lead and motivate teams through strong leadership, fostering collaboration, maintaining discipline, and providing clear feedback on both departmental and individual performance.
Your Profile:
-
Strong engineering qualifications with proven industry experience
-
In-depth knowledge of engineering practices, site services, and relevant legislation
-
Skilled in managing and resolving complex technical problems efficiently
-
Track record of identifying and driving improvements across sites
-
Recognised management qualification or equivalent experience (minimum 2.1 degree)
-
Must have Health & Safety, Environmental, CDM, PC, and budget management training or experience
-
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, mentoring, and people management skills
-
Creative thinker with the ability to keep production running under pressure
-
Highly organised with strong time management skills
-
Resilient, innovative, and focused on delivering results
-
Able to remain composed and effective when challenges arise
Why You’ll Love Working Here
-
Be part of a company with a proud history and a reputation for quality, collaboration, and innovation
-
Enjoy a safe, supportive workplace where health and wellbeing are always the top priority
-
Work in a culture of openness, strong communication, and hands-on career development
-
Grow your career within a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team
-
Grow your career within a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team
