Engineering Manager – Role Overview
Enhanced holidays, Bonus scheme, Leadership development, Stable growing company. Engineering Manager within a leading UK manufacturer. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving engineering performance, improving plant reliability and leading multi-skilled teams within a heavy industrial environment. Excellent opportunity to build a long‑term career in a well‑invested site with strong progression and strategic influence.
Location: Frome area, Bath, Bristol, Warminster, Mells, Trowbridge, Westbury, Shepton Mallet, Wells, Glastonbury, Yeovil, Salisbury, Chippenham and surrounding areas.
Benefits
* Salary up to £64,000 + Benefits
* Performance‑related bonus scheme
* Enhanced holiday allowance
* Contributory pension scheme
* Ongoing leadership training and development
* Long‑term stable role within a leading manufacturing business
Main Responsibilities of an Engineering Manager
* Lead and manage mechanical and electrical engineering teams to achieve performance targets
* Drive improvements in plant reliability, availability and overall asset performance
* Oversee and optimise planned preventative maintenance (PPM) systems
* Manage maintenance shut‑downs, breakdown investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
* Ensure high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across site
* Collaborate with production and technical teams to maximise operational efficiency
* Lead projects from concept through to completion
* Manage engineering budgets, inventory, and cost controls
* Provide performance reporting and support site KPI delivery
Requirements for the Engineering Manager
* Recognised engineering qualification
* Proven experience in an engineering or maintenance leadership role
* Strong leadership and people management skills
* Experience within heavy industry, manufacturing or similar environments
* Strong understanding of maintenance systems, asset management and reliability
* Previous or current experience in a similar role
* Financial awareness with experience managing budgets and projects
* Knowledge of health, safety and environmental standards
To be successful in this role, we would also welcome applications from: Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Reliability Manager, Plant / Site Engineering Manager, Engineering Operations Manager, Senior Engineering Supervisor / Team Leader.
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