Engineering Manager

You will lead the site engineering function, taking ownership of maintenance strategy, plant reliability and engineering performance. You'll play a key role in ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operation of all equipment and infrastructure, while driving continuous improvement across systems, processes and team capability. Client Details A well-established and highly regulated manufacturing operation, operating within a complex, safety-critical environment. The site is focused on driving best-in-class engineering performance, reliability and continuous improvement, with strong investment into systems, people and infrastructure. Description Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop the site engineering and maintenance function • Drive reliability, uptime and performance across plant and equipment • Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies • Own and improve CMMS planning, scheduling and execution • Lead root cause analysis and reduce repeat failures • Ensure full compliance with UK regulations (COMAH, PSSR, LOLER, PUWER etc.) • Support process safety, HAZOP/HAZID and site HSE initiatives • Manage audits, risk assessments and statutory compliance • Lead and develop a multi-skilled engineering team • Deliver engineering KPIs (uptime, MTBF, MTTR, compliance) • Support capital projects, upgrades and new technology introduction Profile The Person • Proven experience in an Engineering Manager (or senior supervisory) role within manufacturing • Strong electrical engineering background (automation, controls, industrial systems) • Experience managing CMMS and driving maintenance improvements • Strong knowledge of UK regulatory requirements (COMAH, LOLER, PSSR, PUWER) • Experience leading and developing multi-skilled engineering teams Job Offer Why Apply? • Key leadership role with real ownership of engineering performance • Opportunity to shape maintenance strategy and systems • Exposure to a highly regulated, complex manufacturing environment • Strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence