Posted by AB Agri is seeking an Engineering Manager for its Walsingham site in Norfolk, United Kingdom. This is a six-month, full-time fixed-term position for an experienced engineering professional who can lead a site team, improve equipment reliability and strengthen maintenance practices.
The successful candidate will help move the engineering function from reactive repairs towards planned preventative maintenance. The role also involves ensuring compliance with engineering and safety standards and working with operations leaders to improve overall site performance.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Engineering Manager
- Employer: AB Agri
- Location: Little Walsingham, Norfolk, England, UK
- Contract Type: Fixed-term contract
- Contract Duration: Six months
- Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Working Days: Monday to Friday
- Salary: From £60,000 per year
- Additional Pay: Performance-related bonus scheme
- Pension: Matched pension contribution of up to 10%
- Industry Experience: Manufacturing or a similar site environment
- Visa Sponsorship: Not available
About the Employer
AB Agri is the agricultural division of Associated British Foods. Its activities include animal feed, nutrition, technology-based products and data services for the agri-food industry.
The company describes ABN as a leading animal feed business in the UK, serving pig and poultry producers ranging from large corporate customers to family-owned farms. The Engineering Manager will support engineering operations at the Walsingham site.
Job Description
The Engineering Manager will lead the site’s engineering team and focus on improving equipment reliability, maintenance planning and operational performance. This is a hands-on management position that requires regular engagement with employees and site leaders.
The role involves identifying recurring equipment problems, developing preventative maintenance plans and ensuring that engineering activities comply with statutory requirements and relevant standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, support and develop the site engineering team.
- Promote a planned and preventative approach to maintenance.
- Improve equipment reliability and reduce dependence on reactive repairs.
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards and statutory requirements.
- Develop maintenance plans that support the site’s operational needs.
- Contribute to capital investment planning and priorities.
- Work closely with operations teams to improve overall site performance.
- Encourage effective problem-solving and prioritisation.
- Maintain strong team engagement and a practical, hands-on leadership approach.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Engineering leadership experience in manufacturing or a similar site environment.
- A practical management style and the ability to engage effectively with a team.
- Experience improving maintenance processes and introducing planned maintenance approaches.
- A good understanding of engineering standards, compliance and safety.
- Strong problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
Experience in the feed, food, agriculture or process industries is desirable. BOAS or BOAS-M qualifications are also listed as desirable, but not essential.
Salary and Benefits
The advertised starting salary is £60,000 per year. The package also includes:
- Performance-related bonus scheme.
- Matched pension contributions of up to 10%.
- A benefits package intended to support employee wellbeing.
- Career development opportunities.
- Enhanced family, financial and wellbeing benefits.
- Annual salary reviews and incentives, as described by the employer.
The exact benefits available should be confirmed with AB Agri during recruitment.
Visa Sponsorship and Relocation
AB Agri explicitly states that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants who require employer sponsorship to work in the UK should take this restriction into account before applying.
The supplied listing does not confirm relocation assistance.
Who Should Apply?
This vacancy is intended for experienced engineering leaders who can manage a site engineering team and improve maintenance performance. It may suit candidates from manufacturing, food production, agriculture, animal feed or related process industries.
Applicants should be comfortable combining practical engineering involvement with team leadership, maintenance planning and compliance responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where is the Engineering Manager job located?
The role is based in Little Walsingham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.
2. What is the salary?
The advertised starting salary is £60,000 per year, with a performance-related bonus scheme.
3. How long is the contract?
The position is offered on a six-month fixed-term contract.
4. What are the working hours?
The listing specifies 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
5. What experience is required?
Applicants need engineering leadership experience in manufacturing or a similar site environment, along with experience improving maintenance and equipment reliability.
6. Is experience in agriculture required?
No. Experience in feed, food, agriculture or process industries is desirable, but the listing does not make it essential.
7. Does AB Agri offer visa sponsorship?
No. The employer explicitly states that visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position.
8. What pension benefits are offered?
The advertised package includes matched pension contributions of up to 10%.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience criteria should submit their application.
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