The position is working with an international, and market-leading manufacturer in their field, who are passionate about investing in their manufacturing capabilities and people.

With plans for major plant investment already underway, promising further state-of-the-art equipment, layout, and efficiency, our client now requires an Engineering Manager / Maintenance to drive the business, taking engineering to the next level for production, quality, and overall efficiency. This presents an outstanding opportunity for a high calibre leader to transfer knowledge and experience from other or similar industries.

Primary responsibilities:

Headcount - Circa 15/16 engineers - incl apprentices
Maintenance budget circa £1.2m per annumThe position reports to the site Operations Manager. Therefore, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels are a pre-requisite.

What's in it for you:

Remuneration up to circa £65k per annum, bonus, excellent matched pension - double digits, extensive employee benefits

Training and personal progression opportunities within a large - market-leading manufacturing business that values their employees

Key Requirements:

A recognised Engineering qualification - Mechanical or Electrical
Demonstrable Engineering management experience with the ability to lead, motivate and develop engineering teams
The ability to foster and develop maintenance plans, moving towards a proactive maintenance culture, pioneering the CMMS and a supporting asset care strategy for the long term
Ability to combine leadership skills and a hands-on approach to prioritising and delivering both rapid and longer-term improvements
A commitment to continuous improvement techniques, methodologies and process improvements, ideally to include OEE and TPM
Experience of departmental budgeting and cost control
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels is a perquisite
A strong appreciation for health and safety within a manufacturing environment, ideally supported with IOSH or Nebosh qualification, although training can be providedPlease apply now