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Engineering Consultant - Chartered Engineer (High-Impact, Hands-On Role)
Rate: £650 - £750 per day
Duration: 12 - 8-week consulting period (extension possible depending on permanent recruitment)
Our client is seeking a chartered engineering consultant to lead a critical, high-impact project across their engineering function. This is a heavy-hitting assignment, requiring a proven track record in food manufacturing and other complex environments, with the ability to analyse business operations and provide the board with a full, transparent overview of where the company stands.
Key Responsibilities:
·Conduct a comprehensive assessment of all assets - their current state, history, and what actions are required moving forward.
·Review the engineering team both individually and collectively to understand capability and performance.
·Deliver a warts-and-all assessment of the engineering function, its current trajectory, and future requirements.
·Develop and outline communication lines and processes to strengthen departmental effectiveness.
·Provide actionable recommendations to the board based on findings.
Requirements:
·Chartered Engineer with demonstrable experience in senior consulting or leadership roles.
·Proven track record within food manufacturing at a senior level.
·Strong analytical skills and ability to provide concise, board-level reporting.
·Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
·Available to commit to an 8-week assignment, with potential for extension through February.
This is a high-profile consulting opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to make a tangible impact and provide strategic insight into a company's engineering operations.

Do you have a strong background working in Maintenance and Manufacturing? Have you previously worked at management level?

Do you have a process engineering background? Raw material in at one end and a product coming out at the other end - For example, Food, Drink, Pharmaceutical etc. If so then please read on

The basics:

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Industry: Process Engineering - Food and Drink

Location: Kempston

Salary: Up to 67,000 DOE

Hours: Monday - Friday - 9.00am to 5.30pm

Structure: Maintenance team consists of 15 and working closely with the plant manager

Pension: Up to 6% pension contribution from the employer

Overview

Working for a large manufacturing business we now require a Engineering Manager / Maintenance Manager to join the dynamic team to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the facility.

The ideal candidate / Engineering Manager / Maintenance Manager may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Previous experience managing and leading a team within a Process Engineering environment - ideally food/drink.
• Must be an influential Leader and have an understanding of the latest maintenance techniques.
• Good communication skills are essential to implement and achieve business objectives.
• An engineering qualification at degree / HND level or equivalent beneficial
• Must be PC literate.

Key duties/responsibilities:

• Establish Maintenance Engineering strategies to achieve the overall production reliability in line with the company goals, KPIs and budgetary objectives.
• Management of all Capital Projects from conception to completion
• Environmental control - responsible dealing with local authorities on environmental and planning issues
• Manage the reliability of the plant through the in house system ensuring improvement of equipment uptime through predictive analysis and assessment.
• Own and develop the PPM system ensuring checks and repairs are carried out on time and effectively by the shift engineers.
• Carry out Root Cause Analysis or critical plant issues suggesting engineering solutions for major downtime incidents.
• Monitor spares for critical equipment to ensure a fast response to breakdowns.
• Conduct equipment life span, obsolescence studies and develop appropriate upgrade / replacement strategies.
• Promote effective communication between internal / external teams
• Maintain a positive Health, Safety and environmental culture in all staff and contractors on site.
• Coach, mentor and support all team members to optimize their performance
• Provide appropriate training and development opportunities for the team
• Carry out performance reviews and disciplinary procedures are required
• Set and monitor objectives for the team to ensure all KPIs are met
• Manage and control departmental expenditure within agreed budgets
• Further details on the role will be discussed at interview

Commutable from Bedford, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Luton, Cambridge and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Engineering Manager role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

• Effectively liaise with and support a small in-house electronics design team
• Take accountability for the department's success in meeting delivery, quality and efficiency goals

• Client liaison, understanding requirements throughout project life cycles
• Create electronic CAD designs using Altium Design, designing efficiently for test, manufacture, environmental aspects and any other aspect relevant to the client
• Design analogue and digital electronic circuits and systems tailored to client needs
• Specify and design firmware and software pertaining to client designs
• Specify or manage the outsourcing of mechanical enclosures or other project elements that are not considered the company's core competency
• Design testing hardware and procedures to ensure all production units meet the Design Specification

• Maintain accurate records to help assess the accuracy pf project quotations
• Keep comprehensive record to assist the Operations Director in updating project plans and operational understanding of project progress
• Support other departments, such as Operations and Sales, to support functions across the business
• Perform additional duties as required

• Proven experience leading a technical team, ideally within the electronics industry
• Expertise in Altium for electronic CAD design
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent client-facing communication skills, including strong capabilities in interpreting client requirements
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and precision
• Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset

• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday
• Company activities, recognition and rewards
• Paid sick leave

Engineering Consultant - Chartered Engineer (High-Impact, Hands-On Role)
Rate: £650 - £750 per day
Duration: 12 - 8-week consulting period (extension possible depending on permanent recruitment)
Our client is seeking a chartered engineering consultant to lead a critical, high-impact project across their engineering function. This is a heavy-hitting assignment, requiring a proven track record in food manufacturing and other complex environments, with the ability to analyse business operations and provide the board with a full, transparent overview of where the company stands.
Key Responsibilities:
·Conduct a comprehensive assessment of all assets - their current state, history, and what actions are required moving forward.
·Review the engineering team both individually and collectively to understand capability and performance.
·Deliver a warts-and-all assessment of the engineering function, its current trajectory, and future requirements.
·Develop and outline communication lines and processes to strengthen departmental effectiveness.
·Provide actionable recommendations to the board based on findings.
Requirements:
·Chartered Engineer with demonstrable experience in senior consulting or leadership roles.
·Proven track record within food manufacturing at a senior level.
·Strong analytical skills and ability to provide concise, board-level reporting.
·Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
·Available to commit to an 8-week assignment, with potential for extension through February.
This is a high-profile consulting opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to make a tangible impact and provide strategic insight into a company's engineering operations.

Do you have a strong background working in Maintenance and Manufacturing? Have you previously worked at management level?

Do you have a process engineering background? Raw material in at one end and a product coming out at the other end - For example, Food, Drink, Pharmaceutical etc. If so then please read on

The basics:

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Industry: Process Engineering - Food and Drink

Location: Kempston

Salary: Up to 67,000 DOE

Hours: Monday - Friday - 9.00am to 5.30pm

Structure: Maintenance team consists of 15 and working closely with the plant manager

Pension: Up to 6% pension contribution from the employer

Overview

Working for a large manufacturing business we now require a Engineering Manager / Maintenance Manager to join the dynamic team to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the facility.

The ideal candidate / Engineering Manager / Maintenance Manager may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Previous experience managing and leading a team within a Process Engineering environment - ideally food/drink.
• Must be an influential Leader and have an understanding of the latest maintenance techniques.
• Good communication skills are essential to implement and achieve business objectives.
• An engineering qualification at degree / HND level or equivalent beneficial
• Must be PC literate.

Key duties/responsibilities:

• Establish Maintenance Engineering strategies to achieve the overall production reliability in line with the company goals, KPIs and budgetary objectives.
• Management of all Capital Projects from conception to completion
• Environmental control - responsible dealing with local authorities on environmental and planning issues
• Manage the reliability of the plant through the in house system ensuring improvement of equipment uptime through predictive analysis and assessment.
• Own and develop the PPM system ensuring checks and repairs are carried out on time and effectively by the shift engineers.
• Carry out Root Cause Analysis or critical plant issues suggesting engineering solutions for major downtime incidents.
• Monitor spares for critical equipment to ensure a fast response to breakdowns.
• Conduct equipment life span, obsolescence studies and develop appropriate upgrade / replacement strategies.
• Promote effective communication between internal / external teams
• Maintain a positive Health, Safety and environmental culture in all staff and contractors on site.
• Coach, mentor and support all team members to optimize their performance
• Provide appropriate training and development opportunities for the team
• Carry out performance reviews and disciplinary procedures are required
• Set and monitor objectives for the team to ensure all KPIs are met
• Manage and control departmental expenditure within agreed budgets
• Further details on the role will be discussed at interview

Commutable from Bedford, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Luton, Cambridge and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Engineering Manager role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

• Effectively liaise with and support a small in-house electronics design team
• Take accountability for the department's success in meeting delivery, quality and efficiency goals

• Client liaison, understanding requirements throughout project life cycles
• Create electronic CAD designs using Altium Design, designing efficiently for test, manufacture, environmental aspects and any other aspect relevant to the client
• Design analogue and digital electronic circuits and systems tailored to client needs
• Specify and design firmware and software pertaining to client designs
• Specify or manage the outsourcing of mechanical enclosures or other project elements that are not considered the company's core competency
• Design testing hardware and procedures to ensure all production units meet the Design Specification

• Maintain accurate records to help assess the accuracy pf project quotations
• Keep comprehensive record to assist the Operations Director in updating project plans and operational understanding of project progress
• Support other departments, such as Operations and Sales, to support functions across the business
• Perform additional duties as required

• Proven experience leading a technical team, ideally within the electronics industry
• Expertise in Altium for electronic CAD design
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent client-facing communication skills, including strong capabilities in interpreting client requirements
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and precision
• Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset

• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday
• Company activities, recognition and rewards
• Paid sick leave