Engineering Manager — Driffield
Location: Fridaythorpe, Driffield
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with out of hours phone support for on call engineers
About the Role
Cranswick Milling operates from our Fridaythorpe Mill, producing and delivering pig feed to our own farms within our parent company Cranswick plc, a progressive FTSE250 Company.
An opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Manager. The role is based at the Fridaythorpe Mill overseeing the Engineering Department to lead the engineering team to minimize downtime, ensure compliance with legislation and quality standards while optimising plant performance. This is a hands on role due to the size of the team with a combination of office and shop floor working as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Health and safety of equipment and compliance to HSE legislation
- Day to day running of the Engineering Department including line management of the Engineers
- Own the site maintenance strategy to lead PPMs using the CMMS
- Maximise equipment uptime while trouble shooting mechanical and electrical failures
- Involvement in capital project scoping and execution
- Management of the on-call rota and phone support for the engineers as required
- Maintain spare parts and consumables stocks
- Support other mills and central engineering as required
What we’re looking for:
- Management experience desirable
- Strong mechanical and electrical background
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management
- Experience managing contractors
- Problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
- Lead, coach and develop staff to ensure capability to deliver current and future business objectives
- You must be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a desire to exceed expectations.
Due to the rural location your own transport is necessary.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary – dependent on experience
- Company vehicle or travel allowance for site visits
- 24/7 EAP helpline supporting your health and wellbeing
- Enrolment onto our company pension scheme
- Option to join the Cranswick discounted share scheme
- Access to the Cranswick discounts platform
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support
- Opportunities for professional development and progression
A full job description is available upon request. Salary to be discussed at the interview stage.
To apply, please submit your covering letter and CV to: [email protected]
Closing date: 01st of September 2026. Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.