Engineering Manager - Belfast - Highly Competitive Salary Package Your New Company Our client can proudly boast more than 100 years of excellence and experience within their field of expertise and as a business continue to positively further develop and grow. Your New Role Reporting to the Divisional Engineering Manager, this role leads engineering and maintenance activities across operational sites primarily in Belfast and throughout Ireland. This role is responsible for ensuring equipment and facilities are maintained to a high standard, capital projects are delivered effectively and engineering practices drive continuous improvement in reliability, efficiency and performance, while supporting the Company's ESG commitments. The core duties and responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: Maintenance Develop and implement clear, practical standards and procedures for all engineering work * Implement and monitor an effective preventive maintenance system to ensure reliability and performance * Work closely with the Divisional Engineering Manager, Regional Operations Manager and Site Operations teams to ensure effective systems are in place to test, operate, maintain and repair facilities and equipment. Project Delivery & ESG Develop and submit project proposals and business cases in line with company approval processes * Work with Divisional Engineering Manager to plan and deliver large capital projects from design through to completion * Assess project feasibility including costs, resources, technology and priorities * Manage suppliers and contractors including tendering, negotiations and contracts * Deliver approved projects on time and within budget, providing regular updates to key stakeholders * Conduct post-project reviews to ensure performance standards and business objectives are achieved * Ensure all engineering activities align with environmental, safety and ESG commitments People Management Develop and support maintenance and operational employees * Communicate maintenance activities effectively with site employees to support ongoing operations and product service quality * Liaise with third-party suppliers and maintain strong relationships with site operations management. Measurement Establish annual KPIs to meet maintenance operational objectives, focusing on operational efficiency, downtime reduction, repair costs and project delivery * Develop recovery plans as needed to achieve all targets * Analyse data to identify root causes of issues, implement corrective actions, and monitor results to ensure continuous improvement. Systems Ensure proper documentation and reporting, using manual or computerised records as appropriate * Maximise the use of computers to automate and digitise KPI's and records * Implement relevant systems and documentation to support operational requirements. What You'll Need To Succeed In order to be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate the following skills, experience and qualifications: Essential Qualifications & Experience At least five years' experience as a Senior Engineer or Engineering Manager within an industrial/ manufacturing environment * Degree-level engineering qualification (desirable) or significant relevant industry experience * Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and control systems * Proven experience leading change and driving continuous improvement * Good communication and stakeholder management skills * Commercial awareness and experience working with operational and commercial teams * Strong IT skills including data analysis and reporting * Full driving license, access to own vehicle and flexibility to travel between sites as required * Ability to "act up" for the Divisional Engineering Manager role. Role Competencies Engineering & Safety Best Practice * Project Management * IT / Systems capability * Data Analysis or Evaluating Information to ensure Compliance with Standards * Continuous Improvement * Getting Information - Observing, receiving and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources * Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others. Behavioural Competencies Strong Health & Safety focus * Logical Thinker & Problem Solver * Financial Acumen * Decision-making * Flexibility * Ability to work on own initiative * Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, 3rd parties, or site-based personnel. What You'll Get In Return This role offers the opportunity to work in a challenging but rewarding position for a leading company. The salary package is negotiable, dependent on relevant experience but will be highly competitive. The regular hours of work will span Monday - Friday, with the ability to offer remote support outside of standard working hours. 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