Engineering Manager

You will lead the site engineering function, taking ownership of maintenance strategy, plant reliability and engineering performance. You''ll play a key role in ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operation of all equipment and infrastructure, while driving continuous improvement across systems, processes and team capability.

Client Details

A well-established and highly regulated manufacturing operation, operating within a complex, safety-critical environment. The site is focused on driving best-in-class engineering performance, reliability and continuous improvement, with strong investment into systems, people and infrastructure.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site engineering and maintenance function
• Drive reliability, uptime and performance across plant and equipment
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
• Own and improve CMMS planning, scheduling and execution
• Lead root cause analysis and reduce repeat failures
• Ensure full compliance with UK regulations (COMAH, PSSR, LOLER, PUWER etc.)
• Support process safety, HAZOP/HAZID and site HSE initiatives
• Manage audits, risk assessments and statutory compliance
• Lead and develop a multi-skilled engineering team
• Deliver engineering KPIs (uptime, MTBF, MTTR, compliance)
• Support capital projects, upgrades and new technology introduction

Profile

The Person

• Proven experience in an Engineering Manager (or senior supervisory) role within manufacturing
• Strong electrical engineering background (automation, controls, industrial systems)
• Experience managing CMMS and driving maintenance improvements
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory requirements (COMAH, LOLER, PSSR, PUWER)
• Experience leading and developing multi-skilled engineering teams

Job Offer

Why Apply?

• Key leadership role with real ownership of engineering performance
• Opportunity to shape maintenance strategy and systems
• Exposure to a highly regulated, complex manufacturing environment
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence