Engineering Manager
Salary: £62,800
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and develop a high-performing engineering function within a fast-paced distribution environment.
This role is responsible for the overall management of a multi-skilled engineering team, ensuring maximum equipment availability, operational continuity, and delivery against departmental KPIs. You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, maintain statutory compliance, and build a culture focused on performance, accountability, and reliability.
This is a leadership position that requires both strategic oversight and operational involvement.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Department Management
* Lead, manage and motivate the engineering department.
* Ensure delivery of departmental objectives and KPIs.
* Develop Engineering Team Leaders and support structured development plans.
* Conduct effective briefings and departmental presentations.
* Promote a results-driven, accountable team culture.
* Manage workload planning and resource allocation across the function.
Maintenance Strategy & Operational Reliability
* Develop and manage a robust Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategy in line with manufacturer recommendations.
* Ensure rapid and effective fault response aligned to operational requirements.
* Oversee rectification of electrical, mechanical, control, pneumatic and hydraulic faults (via internal or external resource).
* Ensure site protection standards are maintained, including fire protection systems and fixed wire installations.
* Ensure all technical documentation and engineering drawings remain up to date.
* Plan maintenance requirements for future business projects and expansion.
Budget & Financial Control
* Set and manage departmental budgets in line with company procedures.
* Forecast future financial year expenditure.
* Attend monthly finance meetings and manage cost control effectively.
* Source and benchmark suppliers to ensure competitive pricing for spares and services.
* Maintain accurate spares stock holding and auditing processes.
Continuous Improvement & Performance
* Analyse monthly performance data and identify improvement opportunities.
* Drive operational efficiency and process improvements.
* Minimise major equipment failures impacting productivity and customer fulfilment.
* Reduce reliance on specialist third-party breakdown support through capability building.
* Maintain high levels of staff engagement and commitment.
Compliance & Governance
* Ensure full compliance with statutory legislation and health & safety standards.
* Oversee risk assessments and safe systems of work.
* Ensure all reporting, payroll, and administrative requirements are completed accurately.
Technical Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
* HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
* Proven experience in a leadership or management role within an engineering function.
* Strong background in operational or distribution environments.
* Demonstrated track record of driving process improvement.
* Experience managing departmental budgets.
* Strong fault-finding knowledge across electrical, mechanical, control, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
* Ability to analyse data and produce detailed performance reports.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Confident using Word, Excel (including basic formulas), and PowerPoint.
Desirable:
* Knowledge of supply chain operations (inbound, outbound, distribution, ecommerce).
* Experience sourcing and benchmarking suppliers.
* Strong influencing and change management capability.
Measures of Success
* Reduced equipment downtime and major failure incidents.
* Strong control of departmental budget.
* High equipment reliability and site operational continuity.
* Effective spares stock accuracy and cost control.
* Positive employee engagement and team performance.
* Delivery against productivity and customer service metrics.