Engineering Manager – Corby
£70,000 + strong benefits
I’m working with a well-established, high-performing manufacturing site in Corby who are looking to appoint an experienced Engineering Manager to take full ownership of site maintenance, reliability and engineering performance.
This is a senior leadership role with real autonomy, responsible for the condition of all assets, driving safety, maximising uptime, and leading a multi-skilled maintenance team in a fast-paced production environment.
The role:
* Lead and develop the site maintenance team, setting clear standards and expectations
* Own preventative maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement strategy
* Drive root cause analysis and long-term fixes, not firefighting
* Manage contractors, spares, budgets and engineering standards
* Support and deliver site engineering and improvement projects
What I’m looking for:
* Proven Engineering / Maintenance Manager experience in manufacturing (food, FMCG, chemical or similar)
* Strong electrical & mechanical background (apprentice-trained or degree qualified)
* Confident people leader with a coaching management style
* Solid knowledge of CMMS, asset management and reliability best practice
* Health & Safety focused, results-driven and hands-on when needed
Why apply?
* £70k salary
* Stable, well-invested site with clear expectations
* Genuine scope to shape engineering strategy and make an impact
* Supportive culture with long-term career development opportunities
If you’re an Engineering Manager or Senior Maintenance Leader ready for a site-level role with accountability and influence, get in touch for a confidential discussion.