Group Engineering and Maintenance Manager

At Highland Spring we are seeking an experienced Group Engineering and Maintenance Manager to lead our Engineering teams at the Fells & Ochils facilities. You will manage and coordinate all Engineering, Maintenance, and overhaul processes, driving operational excellence, safe practices, customer service, and continuous improvement.

At Highland Spring, our people are at the heart of everything that we do. We are seeking someone who is a great people manager, who will foster and inclusive working environment that puts well-being at the centre of the team focus.

We are proud to provide high-quality, sustainable products which provide healthy hydration in an environmentally sustainable way. This purpose has been at the heart of our business since it was founded over 40 years ago.

Job Scope:

This role covers Ochils & Fells Engineering Beacons.

Main Duties:

• Achieve Engineering target levels on Key Performance Indicators
• Implement best practice Engineering/Operational Excellence programs
• Ensure compliance with procedures and specifications
• Streamline end-to-end business processes
• Transition from reactive to predictive maintenance models
• Develop and implement maintenance and overhaul systems
• Create a 5-year plan for equipment life extension and cost optimization
• Develop a Capex plan to meet production needs
• Manage supplier performance and build strong partnerships
• Foster a culture of people development within the Engineering Department
• Ensure compliance with Hygiene, Health, and Safety regulations
• Full P&L responsibility and target accountability
  
  
  

Requirements

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Expertise in Engineering, maintenance, and overhaul principles (preferably in bottling)
• Proven leadership ability
• Continuous improvement knowledge and implementation
• Strategic project management skills
• Computer literate
• P&L, budget, and CAPEX management experience
• Knowledge of food manufacturing, hygiene, quality systems, and health and safety