Job Description
Engineering / General Manager
Salary: £40,000 £50,000
Location: Northamptonshire (onsite, full time)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
My client is a specialist engineering organisation developing world-class electronic instrumentation for precision measurement and metrology. This is a rare opportunity for an engineer with management ambitions to join a highly respected business in a fast-track role, with the intention of progressing into full business leadership over the coming years.
The role combines hands-on technical oversight with operational and people management, offering a unique blend of engineering, leadership, and commercial responsibility.
The Role
The Engineering / General Manager will take responsibility for running the companys test and calibration laboratory while also supporting the day-to-day management of the business. Working closely with the Managing Director during a structured handover period, you will gradually assume broader leadership responsibility as part of a long-term succession plan.
This is a fully onsite role within a small, highly skilled team, providing real ownership and influence over the future direction of the business.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage the test and calibration laboratory and oversee engineering activities.
2. Provide day-to-day leadership for a small engi...