Site Engineering Manager - Manufacturing Site Leadership Location: Nr Wigan, UK Type: Full-Time | Permanent Salary: Up to £71,500 | Days
A Global Manufacturing Leader is seeking a dynamic Site Engineering Manager to take charge of engineering operations at the Manufacturing Site near Wigan.
This is a pivotal leadership role focused on driving safety, reliability, and performance across a busy 24/ 5 manufacturing site.
Your Role as Site Engineering Manager
1. Develop and execute the site-wide engineering strategy for a high-output manufacturing plant.
2. Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of 14 engineers, including planners and team leads.
3. Oversee a circa £1.25M maintenance budget and support multi-million-pound capital projects.
4. Promote a proactive safety-first culture, including permit-to-work and lockout/ tagout systems.
5. Enhance asset reliability through condition-based and preventive maintenance.
6. Improve planning and execution of maintenance to align with production targets.
7. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to justify capital investments and ROI.
8. Foster a culture of trust, engagement, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Bring as Site Engineering Manager
9. Proven Engineering leadership within a manufacturing or continuous production setting.
10. Strong understanding of mechanical or electrical systems and compliance standards.
11. Experience managing budgets and delivering capital projects.
12. Skilled in reliability-centred maintenance and working with diverse equipment.
13. Confident communicator with a hands-on leadership style.
14. Formal qualifications (e.g. HNC) are valued but not essential-your experience and impact matter most.
What's in It for You as Site Engineering Manager
15. Salary up to £71,500
16. Excellent pension scheme
17. 24 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
18. Healthcare cash plan (dental, optical, etc.)
19. Life assurance
20. Cycle to work scheme
21. Free on-site parking
22. Career progression and internal development opportunities
23. Inclusive and respectful workplace culture
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and empowered team.
Ready to lead with purpose in Wigan? Apply today and make your mark.
To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com
Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales