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Site Engineering Lead

MRD Recruitment

Site Engineering Lead

East Kilbride
Up to £65,000 + benefits
Monday-Friday, Day Shift
Food Manufacturing

MRD Recruitment is working on behalf of a leading manufacturing business to recruit a Site Engineering Lead for a key production facility in East Kilbride.

The Role

This is a senior, site-based engineering leadership role responsible for leading the engineering function and driving operational performance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will be accountable for ensuring the engineering team delivers high standards of maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on maximising plant performance, uptime, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop the site engineering team, ensuring strong performance, engagement, and capability
  • Oversee planned preventative maintenance activities and breakdown response
  • Drive improvements in plant reliability, automation, and engineering performance
  • Manage engineering contractors and ensure all works are carried out safely and compliantly
  • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, quality, and site standards
  • Support and lead continuous improvement and capital project activities
  • Manage engineering budgets and maintenance spend
  • Ensure effective control of engineering stores and spare parts
  • Support audit readiness and site compliance requirements
  • Work closely with operational and site leadership teams to deliver site objectives
The Ideal Candidate
  • Experienced Engineering Leader from a manufacturing or FMCG environment
  • Strong background leading multi-skilled engineering teams
  • Proven experience improving plant performance and reliability
  • Comfortable managing contractors and engineering compliance
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with automation or modern manufacturing systems would be advantageous
  • Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive positive change
Why Apply?
  • Senior leadership role with real site influence
  • Opportunity to shape engineering performance and culture
  • Monday-Friday day shift position
  • Strong focus on operational improvement and engineering development