Job Description Job Title: Engineering Manager Location: Corby, UK Salary: competitive salary Car/Allowance Bonus Private Healthcare Leading Pension Scheme Permanent Site Based Start Date: ASAP Technical Partners are looking for an experienced Engineering Leader with a passion for driving maintenance excellence and building high ‑ performing teams within a complex, heavy ‑ industry environment s. This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role within a major UK manufacturing operation undergoing significant investment and transformation. What ’ s On Offer A comprehensive and competitive benefits package including: Competitive salary Annual bonus Car or car allowance Family private healthcare 35 days annual leave One of the UK ’ s leading defined ‑ contribution pension schemes Annual pay review Employee discounts across major brands Wellbeing & lifestyle benefits Why This Role? This site has recently undergone a multi ‑ million ‑ pound upgrade, including: A new Cold Mill Expanded warehousing facilities New engineering workshops and stores As Engineering Manager, you ’ ll shape and deliver the site ’ s maintenance excellence programme, while playing a key strategic role in future capital expenditure planning. You ’ ll also sit on the Operational Leadership Team, influencing the long ‑ term performance, reliability, and development of the entire operation. This is a high ‑ impact, high-visibility role ideal for someone who thrives on challenge, innovation, and leading in a safety ‑ critical manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Works Manager, you will: Lead, develop and inspire a large, multidisciplinary engineering team (100). Drive implementation of asset reliability programmes, FMEA processes, and maintenance effectiveness strategies. Champion engineering governance, ensuring all statutory and compliance standards are met or exceeded. Build and implement structured planned maintenance schedules, including major annual shutdowns and refurbishment works. Manage the site ’ s annual maintenance and repair budget, ensuring resources are deployed effectively. Play a key role in shaping future capital expenditure plans aligned with operational growth. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, enhancing asset performance, OEE, availability and reliability. Lead the development of an inspiring apprenticeship and talent pipeline programme, acting as a coach and mentor. Collaborate extensively with cross ‑ functional leaders, contributing to site safety, performance, financial and strategic objectives. What You ’ ll Bring We ’ re looking for an Engineering Leader with: A Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or relevant Engineering discipline (Chartered or working toward is ideal) Extensive experience within medium to heavy industrial manufacturing Proven leadership experience managing large engineering & craft teams Strong knowledge of maintenance excellence, reliability engineering, and improvement methodologies Solid understanding of KPIs such as OEE, loss analysis, and how maintenance impacts operational performance Strong communication skills with the confidence to influence at a senior level A commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement and engineering excellence The ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver results This is a role where you can truly make your mark — driving engineering standards, developing future talent, and playing a key part in the long ‑ term transformation of a major UK manufacturing operation. jessicaeci