Rising Talent Recruitment is working in partnership with a major manufacturing business to appoint a Site Engineering Lead—a pivotal role sitting on the senior leadership team, responsible for shaping the future of engineering, asset strategy, and operational performance on site.
What sets this opportunity apart is the level of genuine influence it offers at site level—you won’t just be maintaining performance, you’ll be shaping it. This is a role where you can take ownership of the long-term direction of the engineering function, embedding structure, driving best practice, and building something sustainable. You’ll be joining a business that is actively investing in modernisation and continuous improvement, giving you the platform to implement real change. It’s a well-rounded position that brings together technical expertise, leadership capability, and commercial awareness, offering the chance to make a meaningful and lasting impact.
You’ll take ownership of a well-established engineering function and transform it into a structured, forward-thinking, reliability-led operation.
This role is about:
Moving from reactive to planned maintenance
Embedding asset lifecycle thinking
Driving modernisation and obsolescence strategy
Building a high-performing, engaged engineering team
You’ll work closely with production, maintenance, and reliability to ensure the plant is not only running—but continuously improving.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Define and deliver a long-term engineering strategy aligned to business goals
Lead asset lifecycle planning, including a 5–10 year modernisation roadmap
Own and manage equipment obsolescence
Introduce structure through RCM principles, CMMS discipline, and asset criticality frameworks
Drive improvements in uptime, throughput and reliability
Lead and develop a team of engineers, building capability and succession
Embed a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance
Play a key role in capital planning and project delivery
What We’re Looking For:
Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or Chartered status)
Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or process environment
Strong understanding of:
Asset management & lifecycle planning
Reliability / maintenance best practice
Automation, controls, and obsolescence challenges
A leader who can challenge the norm and implement structure
Someone who can bring people with them, not just drive change from the top