Job overview
Engineering Manager / Site Manager / Branch Manager required to join a global, leading engineering supplier. The successful candidate will lead teams of Sales Engineers, Supply Chain, and General Engineering teams, oversee day‑to‑day operations, ensure seamless collaboration, and support delivery of pneumatic & hydraulic products and solutions. The role also involves managing relationships with existing customers and distributors while developing new business opportunities in the Fluid Power sector.
Key responsibilities
* Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Sales Engineers, supply chain, and general engineering teams within fluid power, specifically hydraulics and pneumatics.
* Drive team performance and optimise operations to meet company objectives.
* Manage relationships with existing customers and distributors while developing new business opportunities in the Fluid Power sector.
* Maintain effective inventory management, stock control, and logistics to ensure smooth operations.
* Liaise with various engineering departments and handle fluid power sales‑related activities, including providing product demonstrations, attending exhibitions, and negotiating sales.
* Site‑based near Basingstoke.
Requirements and qualifications
* Proven experience as a Branch Manager, Depot Manager, Operations Manager, Engineering Manager, Site Manager, Sales Manager or in a similar leadership role within an engineering environment.
* Experience with Pneumatics and Hydraulics is essential.
* Knowledge of Fluid Power products such as valves, pumps, filtration, compressors, vacuum systems, blowers, motors or similar mechanical engineering products is highly desirable.
* Experience leading, mentoring, and motivating teams to deliver impactful results for hydraulic solutions.
* Solid experience in managing day‑to‑day operations, including sales, customer service, inventory control, and logistics.
* Sales Manager, Account Manager, Service Manager, Design Manager or Internal Sales Engineer looking to step up into a Site Manager role will also be considered.
* Ability to commute to Basingstoke daily.
* An engineering degree or equivalent qualifications are advantageous.
Compensation and benefits
* Package: £50,000 – £60,000 depending on experience.
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
* Company pension.
* Company car.
* Bonus and additional benefits.
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