Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager (Northamptonshire)

Are you an experienced engineering leader with a strong electrical bias, ready to take ownership of a busy, high-volume manufacturing site? This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and develop an experienced engineering team, drive continuous improvement, and shape the future of the site.

Our client is a forward-thinking manufacturing business with a strong culture of engineering excellence. They''re looking for someone who thrives on problem solving, enjoys developing people, and can combine technical expertise with strong leadership.

What you''ll be doing:

* Leading a skilled team of engineers to ensure the site runs at its best, with equipment and processes operating at peak efficiency.
* Driving improvements to the planned maintenance programme to reduce downtime and improve performance.
* Managing resources to ensure maintenance activities are delivered on time and within budget.
* Overseeing breakdown response to minimise disruption to production.
* Working closely with suppliers to ensure critical spares are available when needed and maintenance costs are controlled.

What we''re looking for:

* Proven engineering leadership with a track record of delivering operational excellence.
* Strong electrical engineering expertise, backed by solid mechanical knowledge.
* Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, ideally within food production.
* A proactive problem solver with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex faults quickly.
* Experience driving maintenance improvements that deliver measurable performance gains.
* Knowledge of DSEAR and ATEX regulations and a commitment to safe, compliant operations.

Why this role is exciting:

* Lead a talented engineering department and make a real difference.
* Work in a supportive environment that values innovation and continuous development.
* Competitive salary with excellent benefits, including a pension scheme, health & wellbeing programme, life insurance, and more.

Benefits include:

* Company events
* Pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Referral scheme
* Sick pay

If you''re ready to lead a passionate engineering team in a fast-moving manufacturing environment, this could be the role for you.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based solely on merit.

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