370 Engineering jobs in Bath

Requisition ID: 59796 
Position Type: FT Permanent 
Workplace Arrangement:  #LI-Onsite 

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Portbury site as Engineering Manager.

This key position provides leadership and direction to the engineering department. You will be responsible for the Engineering budget spend decisions, site capital planning, capital project identification, process optimisation, energy management and maintenance delivery on site. 

You will also be responsible for ensuring all local, national and regional or KERRY EMEA compliance requirements are met and maintained at all times. 

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

What you'll be doing

• Ensuring that Kerry QSHE policies and standards are implemented and adhered to on site
• Development, implementation, maintenance and adherence to local, national, regional engineering statuary and/or compliance requirements including the adherence to Kerry procedures, regional and/or global standards.
• Ensuring that equipment and processes are operated to and maintained within their safe design operating limits in a way that avoids danger to personnel, the public or Kerry property.
• Site engineering activities including capital planning, capital project identification, process optimisation, energy management, delivery of the maintenance asset care program and all maintenance works on site.
• Ensuring that an effective & comprehensive preventative maintenance programme is in place & executed on time & on budget.
• Supporting the engineering team and apply technical skills and ingenuity to the permanent correction of issues, modifications and NPI requirements into the process or equipment as necessary in a timely manner.
• Developing the site Engineering budget for approval and managing site engineering budget costs to meet the approved engineering budget targets.
• Responsible for monitoring and controlling predefined KPI targets.
• Responsible for ensuring that site specific engineering standards and SOPs are up-dated and developed as appropriate.
• Recruiting and building effective teams with a strong identify who are engaged and empowered to apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals 
• Developing our internal talent and aligning career development goals in line with succession planning and organisational goals Design, implement, and deliver a technical training programme

What you can bring to the role

• Proven experience within a leadership role, within large scale process industry - preferably food or beverage. 
• Relevant qualification within Process, Manufacturing, Engineering or related processed based engineering.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal Skills.
• Strong leadership and employee engagement skills.
• Ability to apply engineering principles in practical application.
• Team leadership and development.
• Strong business knowledge and ability to interface with manufacturing organisation.

What we can offer

In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world’s leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.  We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter: #LI-SD2 
Posting Type: LI 

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers .

About the Role

This role will suit someone who wants to build at speed, take real ownership of the full stack, and lay the foundations for a future team, while writing production-ready code from day one. As the most senior technical person on the team, you'll spend most of your time leading a close-knit group of engineers, designing and building software, focusing on all aspects of a successful product, from user experience to security, scalability and integrations with OpenBanking and third party systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Active contribution to project code: write, review, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and testable code
• Set standards for code quality, testing, and performance
• Drive key architectural decisions and technology selection
• Provide technical mentorship and career guidance to engineers
• Manage team activities in a Lean/Agile manner
• Maintain a 70-30 split between hands-on coding and management duties
• Lead system design and architecture discussions
• Ensure technical solutions align with business goals

Ashley & Finch Recruitment is proud to be the exclusive partner of a highly regarded engineering business in Chippenham, seeking a dedicated Engineering Inspector to join their quality-focused team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a well-established company renowned for its commitment to excellence and precision in engineering.

About the Role :
As an Engineering Inspector, you will ensure that products meet rigorous quality standards, playing a pivotal role in maintaining the company’s reputation for excellence. Working in a dynamic production environment, you’ll utilize your inspection expertise to uphold quality assurance processes and deliver precision-engineered components.

Key Responsibilities for the Engineering Inspector:

• Conduct thorough inspections of products and processes to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
li>Analyse inspection data and prepare detailed reports on findings, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Identify non-conformities and collaborate with production teams to implement corrective actions and resolve quality issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of inspections, tests, and quality assurance activities for traceability and reporting purposes.
• Participate in the development and implementation of quality assurance policies, procedures, and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor production processes to ensure they adhere to guidelines, and proactively recommend improvements to optimize efficiency and product quality.
• Ensure that all inspections are carried out in accordance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485, etc.).
• Use measuring tools and equipment (micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.) to perform precise inspections on metal parts and components.

Required Skills & Experience:

Our ideal Inspector will have:

• Previous experience working in a metal machining or manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of machining processes and materials.
• Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret inspection data to identify non-conformities and resolve issues.
• Experience with inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, etc.) and reading engineering drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS) and relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and implementing corrective actions.

Desirable:

• Certification or training in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA).
• Proficiency with quality software or data analysis tools.

What’s On Offer :

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Competitive Salary: Tailored to your experience level.

• Great Hours: Monday to Friday with a half-day finish on Fridays.

• No Shifts/Weekends: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

• Overtime Opportunities: Increase your earning potential.

• Stable Employer: Join a company with a strong order book and long-term prospects.

• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative team with modern facilities.

NB: We are also recruiting in other areas for this company - so please do reach out to us if you have experience within precision engineering, particularly manual machining, CNC milling/turning.

Engineering Geologist (Ground Investigations)

Permanent Role

Salary starting from 32,000 / year + van and fuel card (negotiable pay)

Covering sites in the South of England

An Engineering Geologist is required to join a Ground Investigation contractor on a permanent basis covering sites in the South of England. You will be responsible for supervising and managing teams on small to medium sized geotechnical ground investigation projects on site, ensuring compliance in a technical, commercial, and HSEQ sense. You will also be responsible for logging rock and soil samples (such as boreholes and trial pits) and carrying out field testing and surveying, among other requirements.

The successful candidate must be qualified to degree level in a related field (such as Geology or Geotechnical Engineering etc), along with having relevant work experience conducting ground investigations. You must also hold strong communication and organisational skills, be proficient with MS office and have a full UK driving license, as the role will require travel to various sites.

The client is a large, national and firmly established ground investigation contractor currently going through a period of expansion due to project wins. Benefits of working for this company include a van and fuel card, flexible leave, bereavement and sick leave, annual leave, a mentoring programme to promote personal and career development, pension, and wellbeing initiatives.

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Engineering Manager

58,000 - 62,000 + Training + Progression + Benefits

Avonmouth, Bristol (Commutable from: Chepstow, Newport, Bath, Keynsham, Yate, Somerset, Weston-Super-Mare)

Are you an Engineering Manager looking to take the next in your career through both technical progression and a clear management structure?

On offer is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly-renowned Manufacturing environment, where you not only manage a team of specialist, but also Strategy, reliability and continuous improvement.

This company are a multi-million pound manufacturer turning raw materials into high-end construction products for various industries. As a result of recent investments they are undergoing exciting changes.

This is a Monday - Friday days based role out of their purpose built and modern facility in Bristol. You will have the autonomy to develop and implement strategy whilst also managing a long-standing and growing Engineering workforce.

This role would suit an Engineering or Manager looking for a stable secure role within a great working environment and full autonomy.

The Role.

• Management of Electrical Engineering department.
• Off the tools - Reliability and Continuous Improvement.
• Monday - Friday days (8am - 4.30pm with flexibility).

The Person.

• Engineering background (Electrically biased and qualified).
• Management, Supervisory or Head of experience.
• Ideally from a FMCG background.
• Commutable to Bristol.

Engineering Geologist, Bristol

Permanent

30,000 to 36,000 per annum

The successful Engineering Geologist candidate will have the chance to work on a variety of projects across the Midlands, gaining valuable experience alongside experienced engineers. The successful Engineering Geologist candidate will have the opportunity to grow into a senior Geologist position at the company, as my client pride themselves on promoting from within.

My client is one of the nation's leading geotechnical contract engineering firms, based in Bristol, and are looking for a Engineering Geologist to join their diverse and experienced projects/engineering team.

If you are a Engineering Geologist looking to join a company that will support you on your journey to chartership, then this is the role for you!

Benefits for this Engineering Geologisting position:

• Competitive Salary
• Chartership Support
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working
• Hybrid Working
• Vehicle Access/Company Vehicle

Candidate Requirements:

• Geology degree, another relevant degree
• Commutable distance from their Bristol site
• Ground investigation and report writing experience
• Full UK Driving Licence

Interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical or Geo-Environmental, please do not hesitate to contact William Lisle at (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

Our client is a successful and well-established manufacturer. They are looking for an Engineering Manager to coordinate and manage the engineering team, along with involvement with engineering projects.

NOTE  – The start date for this role is likely to be in September / October 2025, so if you have a 3 month notice period please still apply.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

• Minimum of 5 years experience of managing engineering activity in a manufacturing / FMCG / Production environment.
li>Experience of managing teams of over 15 people.
• Proven capability of setting and managing budgets more than £2m/year.
li>You have an ONC/HNC Engineering qualification.
• Recognised management qualification e.g. NVQ, ILM, CMI.
• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• Computer literacy to a high level.

Job Details:

• Salary depending on experience (to be discussed if your application is shortlisted).
• Access to a Pool car + Other benefits.
• Hours of work: Monday to Friday days with possible out of hours support via telephone or personal attendance on site to manage any significant issues beyond the authority/capability of on site personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies, procedures, and legislation and ensure that all work is undertaken to the highest Health & Safety standard.
• Implement and maintain an asset management program to cover all manufacturing equipment and services.
• Control engineering and toolroom spending and ensure adherence to budgets.
• Engineering stores and workshop management including stock control, purchasing, spares availability and housekeeping.
• Manage and control contracts in line with procedures from specification writing to installation.
• Management and control of contractors on site to ensure compliance with company safety and environmental policies.
• Assess downtime trends to identify areas of weakness and in conjunction with production function develop plans to reduce breakdowns and improve equipment reliability.
• Strengthen overall leadership and capabilities for the engineering function.
• Build and sustain a high-performance engineering and site services team and ensure strong alignment and coordination with Production function and other functional groups.
• ‘Champion’ the application of maintenance ‘excellence’ methodology.
• Dev lop and maintain a maintenance KPI dashboard in engineering and toolroom.
• Managing compliance to requirements of ISO14001.
• Develop and manage the AGILITY CMMS system.

This job would suit people with similar previous job titles such as; Senior Engineering Manager / Engineering Supervisor / Head of Engineering / Site Manager / Engineering Lead / Engineering Leader / Project Engineer / Lead Engineer / Maintenance Manager / Maintenance Supervisor / etc.

Ashley & Finch Recruitment is proud to be the exclusive partner of a highly regarded engineering business in Chippenham, seeking a dedicated Engineering Inspector to join their quality-focused team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a well-established company renowned for its commitment to excellence and precision in engineering.

About the Role :
As an Engineering Inspector, you will ensure that products meet rigorous quality standards, playing a pivotal role in maintaining the company’s reputation for excellence. Working in a dynamic production environment, you’ll utilize your inspection expertise to uphold quality assurance processes and deliver precision-engineered components.

Key Responsibilities for the Engineering Inspector:

• Conduct thorough inspections of products and processes to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
li>Analyse inspection data and prepare detailed reports on findings, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Identify non-conformities and collaborate with production teams to implement corrective actions and resolve quality issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of inspections, tests, and quality assurance activities for traceability and reporting purposes.
• Participate in the development and implementation of quality assurance policies, procedures, and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor production processes to ensure they adhere to guidelines, and proactively recommend improvements to optimize efficiency and product quality.
• Ensure that all inspections are carried out in accordance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485, etc.).
• Use measuring tools and equipment (micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.) to perform precise inspections on metal parts and components.

Required Skills & Experience:

Our ideal Inspector will have:

• Previous experience working in a metal machining or manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of machining processes and materials.
• Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret inspection data to identify non-conformities and resolve issues.
• Experience with inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, etc.) and reading engineering drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS) and relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and implementing corrective actions.

Desirable:

• Certification or training in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA).
• Proficiency with quality software or data analysis tools.

What’s On Offer :

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Competitive Salary: Tailored to your experience level.

• Great Hours: Monday to Friday with a half-day finish on Fridays.

• No Shifts/Weekends: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

• Overtime Opportunities: Increase your earning potential.

• Stable Employer: Join a company with a strong order book and long-term prospects.

• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative team with modern facilities.

NB: We are also recruiting in other areas for this company - so please do reach out to us if you have experience within precision engineering, particularly manual machining, CNC milling/turning.

Engineering Geologist (Ground Investigations)

Permanent Role

Salary starting from 32,000 / year + van and fuel card (negotiable pay)

Covering sites in the South of England

An Engineering Geologist is required to join a Ground Investigation contractor on a permanent basis covering sites in the South of England. You will be responsible for supervising and managing teams on small to medium sized geotechnical ground investigation projects on site, ensuring compliance in a technical, commercial, and HSEQ sense. You will also be responsible for logging rock and soil samples (such as boreholes and trial pits) and carrying out field testing and surveying, among other requirements.

The successful candidate must be qualified to degree level in a related field (such as Geology or Geotechnical Engineering etc), along with having relevant work experience conducting ground investigations. You must also hold strong communication and organisational skills, be proficient with MS office and have a full UK driving license, as the role will require travel to various sites.

The client is a large, national and firmly established ground investigation contractor currently going through a period of expansion due to project wins. Benefits of working for this company include a van and fuel card, flexible leave, bereavement and sick leave, annual leave, a mentoring programme to promote personal and career development, pension, and wellbeing initiatives.

--- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.