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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
* 24 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Life assurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Career progression and internal development opportunities
* 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
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