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 Develop and execute the site-wide engineering strategy for a high-output manufacturing plant. Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of 14 engineers, including planners and team leads. Oversee a circa £1.25M maintenance budget and support multi-million-pound capital projects. Promote a proactive safety-first culture, including permit-to-work and lockout/tagout systems. Enhance asset reliability through condition-based and preventive maintenance. Improve planning and execution of maintenance to align with production targets. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to justify capital investments and ROI. Foster a culture of trust, engagement, and continuous improvement.What You'll Bring as Site Engineering Manager Proven Engineering leadership within a manufacturing or continuous production setting. Strong understanding of mechanical or electrical systems and compliance standards. Experience managing budgets and delivering capital projects. Skilled in reliability-centred maintenance and working with diverse equipment. Confident communicator with a hands-on leadership style. 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 Salary up to £71,500 Excellent pension scheme 24 days holiday bank holidays (increasing with service) Healthcare cash plan (dental, optical, etc.) Life assurance Cycle to work scheme Free on-site parking Career progression and internal development opportunities Inclusive and respectful workplace cultureWe 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