The position is working with an international, and market-leading manufacturer in their field, who are passionate about investing in their manufacturing capabilities and people.

With plans for major plant investment already underway, promising further state-of-the-art equipment, layout, and efficiency, our client now requires an Engineering Manager / Maintenance to drive the business, taking engineering to the next level for production, quality, and overall efficiency.

This presents an outstanding opportunity for a high calibre leader to transfer knowledge and experience from other or similar industries.

Primary responsibilities:

• Headcount - Circa 15/16 engineers - incl apprentices


• Maintenance budget circa £1.2m per annum

The position reports to the site Operations Manager.

Therefore, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels are a pre-requisite.

What's in it for you:

Remuneration up to circa £65k per annum, bonus, excellent matched pension - double digits, extensive employee benefits

Training and personal progression opportunities within a large - market-leading manufacturing business that values their employees

Key Requirements:

• A recognised Engineering qualification - Mechanical or Electrical


• Demonstrable Engineering management experience with the ability to lead, motivate and develop engineering teams


• The ability to foster and develop maintenance plans, moving towards a proactive maintenance culture, pioneering the CMMS and a supporting asset care strategy for the long term


• Ability to combine leadership skills and a hands-on approach to prioritising and delivering both rapid and longer-term improvements


• A commitment to continuous improvement techniques, methodologies and process improvements, ideally to include OEE and TPM


• Experience of departmental budgeting and cost control


• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels is a perquisite


• A strong appreciation for health and safety within a manufacturing environment, ideally supported with IOSH or Nebosh qualification, although training can be provided

Please apply now!