Operations and Engineering Manager
Days based Monday Friday
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Pension + Bonus + Benefits
Location: Fakenham
Reference: JO7178/MP
The Company
An excellent opportunity has arisen with one of the UKs instantly recognisableand highly regarded engineering support companies. Benefiting from continuous improvements to all the manufacturing processes the group works within several sectors across Europe and Latin America including organisations such as hospitals, hotels, restaurants, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical companies.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
Lead, manage, and develop both operations and engineering teams to achieve site objectives
Deputise for the General Manager when required
Support the development and delivery of site strategy, business plans, and capital projects
Build a strong One Team culture across production, engineering, logistics, and support functions
Operations Management
Drive implementation of Production Essentials and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure customer deliveries are achieved on time, in full, to quality and cost targets
Forecast volumes and resource requirements aligned to budget and capacity
Monitor performance, analyse trends, and implement corrective actions
Manage budgets, cost control, and operational efficiency
Engineering & Maintenance
Lead the engineering function to deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and rapid corrective actions
Oversee installation, maintenance, and optimisation of plant, equipment, boilers, and steam systems
Ensure engineering resources are effectively planned to support production demands
Manage external suppliers for maintenance, parts, and capital equipment
Health, Safety & Compliance
Ensure full compliance with QHSE policies, legal regulations, COSHH, RIDDOR, and GDPR
Drive a strong safety-first culture across all teams
Ensure risk assessments, safe systems of work (SSOW), and training are in place and followed
Maintain relevant site accreditations (e.g. ISO standards where applicable)
People & Performance
Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams across operations and engineering
Manage performance, absence, training, and employee engagement
Deliver technical training for operators and engineering teams on new equipment and processes
Continuous Improvement & Sustainability
Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement programmes (e.g. Six Sigma)
Drive improvements in site efficiency, productivity, and cost reduction
Lead environmental initiatives including energy and WECO reduction
What Will Make You Stand Out?
Experience
Proven leadership experience in operations and/or engineering within a manufacturing or process environment
Strong background in industrial maintenance and production management
Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and continuous improvement programmes
Knowledge of steam/boiler systems and engineering operations (highly desirable)
Experience in lean manufacturing / Six Sigma (desirable)
Skills
Strong leadership and people management capability
Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels
Commercial awareness with strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver in a fast-paced environment
IT literate (MS Office, ERP systems)
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
If you are interested in this role, please send a copy of your current CV using the details provided, interviews will be held locally, and the company is looking to recruit this role as soon as possible.
ETS Consulting Ltd Recruitment specialists with specific areas of expertise in the Manufacturing, Technical, Engineering and Sales markets.
ETS Consulting Limited act as an employment business and employment agency and are registered in England and Wales as ETS Consulting Limited, registered no 06164846. Registered office address 7 Stamford Square, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, United Kingdom, OL6 6QU.
If one of our consultants contacts you in relation to this role, please be aware that as part of our registration process you will be required to provide ETS Consulting with proof of your identity along with proof of your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.
JBRP1_UKTJ