Job Overview Site Engineering Manager – Food Manufacturing 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 snack products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s. 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. Responsibilities

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. Collaborate with production, quality and other site teams to support smooth manufacturing operations. Manage budgets, negotiate with suppliers and ensure cost‑effective, high‑quality engineering solutions.

Qualifications

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. Confidence 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.).

Benefits

Opportunity to grow your career, including an available apprenticeship programme. Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and performance. Discretionary life assurance and income protection. Group personal pension and private medical cash plan. Bespoke reward platform with retail, cinema and gym discounts. 50% discount on food every time you dine with us for you and three friends. Contribution to award‑winning sustainability initiatives, with responsible sourcing and recyclable packaging.

Environmental Commitment We are committed to responsibly sourcing all our seafood, only using sustainably sourced fish. All our packaging is recyclable, and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic. #J-18808-Ljbffr