Site Engineering Manager

1 week ago

Acton, Greater London, United Kingdom The Wonderfield Group Full time £90,000 per year

Maintenance - Taiko Acton

Contract: Full Time

Salary: 90,000

Contracted Hours: 40

Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury's to name a few. Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first to market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK.

  • Proven track record in engineering management within food manufacturing or FMCG.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing multi-shift teams and contractors.
  • Excellent knowledge of maintenance systems, Lean principles, and continuous improvement tools.
  • Confident managing budgets, delivering CAPEX projects, and influencing at senior level.
  • Electrical or mechanical engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3 or above) and relevant H&S training (IOSH Managing Safely, PUWER, etc.)

If you're the kind of Engineering Manager who thrives on solving complex problems, inspiring teams, and leaving a lasting mark on a business, this role puts you in the driving seat.

You'll have the influence, autonomy, and resources to shape engineering strategy, drive real performance improvements, and lead a culture of excellence, all in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.

The Role

  • Lead and inspire a multi-shift engineering team to deliver exceptional maintenance, reliability, and efficiency across all site equipment.
  • Develop and deliver the site's engineering strategy, including CAPEX projects, asset renewal, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Drive operational excellence with robust planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance strategies to minimise downtime.
  • Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
  • Work collaboratively with production, quality, and other site teams to ensure engineering fully supports smooth manufacturing operations.
  • Manage budgets, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure cost-effective, high-quality engineering solutions.

This isn't just a maintenance job — it's a chance to lead engineering for a cutting-edge food manufacturer, shape the future of the site, and deliver results that really move the needle.

We're Proud To Offer

  • Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program
  • Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
  • Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance
  • Discretionary Life Assurance
  • Discretionary Income Protection
  • Group Personal Pension
  • Private Medical Cash Plan
  • Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
  • 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.
  • Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals. We're committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic.
  • Annual Awards

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