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Engineering Manager - Skelmersdale
Full-time | Permanent | Up to £71,500 | Days-based Role
Due to succession planning, we're looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a Global Manufacturing Company to take full responsibility for the engineering function at our Skelmersdale Manufacturing site.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive safety, performance, and reliability across a 24/5 operation - while leading a skilled and supportive team.
What You'll Be Doing as Engineering Manager
* Responsible for the full site engineering strategy for a large Manufacturing Site near Skelmersdale
* Leading a team of 14 engineers (Team Leaders, Planner & Engineers) across Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance disciplines
* Managing a c.£1.3m R&M budget and supporting Capex projects worth over £3.5m
* Driving a proactive safety culture, including permit systems and lockout/tagout
* Overseeing asset management and reliability-centred maintenance
* Improving maintenance planning and execution to meet production goals
* Collaborating with senior leadership to justify Capex spend and ROI
* Building trust and engagement across the team
What We're Looking For in The Engineering Manager
* Proven experience in engineering leadership (electrical or mechanical)
* Engineering Management experience within a continuous production or manufacturing environment with responsibility for a site / factory
* Strong background in safety and compliance, alongside Reliability / CBM (Condition-based maintenance) Maintenance Strategy
* Experience managing R&M budgets and capital projects
* Comfortable working with a mix of older and newer equipment
* Confident communicator who leads by example
* Formal qualifications (e.g. HNC) are welcome but not essential - your experience and leadership style matter most
What You'll Get as the Engineering Manager
* Salary up to £71,500
* 24 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
* Life assurance policy
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Career development and internal promotion opportunities
* A respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Engineering Manager - Skelmersdale
Full-time | Permanent | Up to £71,500 | Days-based Role
Due to succession planning, we're looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a Global Manufacturing Company to take full responsibility for the engineering function at our Skelmersdale Manufacturing site.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive safety, performance, and reliability across a 24/5 operation - while leading a skilled and supportive team.
What You'll Be Doing as Engineering Manager
* Responsible for the full site engineering strategy for a large Manufacturing Site near Skelmersdale
* Leading a team of 14 engineers (Team Leaders, Planner & Engineers) across Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance disciplines
* Managing a c.£1.3m R&M budget and supporting Capex projects worth over £3.5m
* Driving a proactive safety culture, including permit systems and lockout/tagout
* Overseeing asset management and reliability-centred maintenance
* Improving maintenance planning and execution to meet production goals
* Collaborating with senior leadership to justify Capex spend and ROI
* Building trust and engagement across the team
What We're Looking For in The Engineering Manager
* Proven experience in engineering leadership (electrical or mechanical)
* Engineering Management experience within a continuous production or manufacturing environment with responsibility for a site / factory
* Strong background in safety and compliance, alongside Reliability / CBM (Condition-based maintenance) Maintenance Strategy
* Experience managing R&M budgets and capital projects
* Comfortable working with a mix of older and newer equipment
* Confident communicator who leads by example
* Formal qualifications (e.g. HNC) are welcome but not essential - your experience and leadership style matter most
What You'll Get as the Engineering Manager
* Salary up to £71,500
* Generous pension scheme
* 24 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
* Healthcare cash plan (dental, optical, etc.)
* Life assurance policy
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Career development and internal promotion opportunities
* A respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Desired Skills and Experience
Engineering Manager Site Engineering Manager Maintenance Electrical Mechanical Chemical Reliability Capex TPM PPM CBM Strategy CMMS Maintenance strategy RCA HSE Budget management Leadership Engineering Management Asset Reliability OEE Continuous
To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com
Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering, Management, and Manufacturing
* Industries
Manufacturing
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