Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager (Maintenance)

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

£65,000 + Car or Car Allowance + 24 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays + 8% Pension + Parking + Sick Pay + Life Assurance + Cycle to Work Scheme

Monday to Friday Days

Engineering Manager required for very successful food manufacturing company who are truly market leaders in their industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a lead role within the department. The company are committed to solving engineering challenges and improving the operation, safety, reliability and performance of their plants and processes.

Candidates must have proven experience leading a maintenance team in an engineering/manufacturing industry.  Candidates need to have a track record of delivering improvements and preventive maintenance strategies.

The successful candidate will report into the Group Engineering Manager and will oversee a team of 15. You will ensure that all engineering work is carried out in compliance with site systems, H&S legislation and regulatory requirements. You will manage maintenance activity (CMMS) and deliver engineering projects. You will also oversee the implementation of new plant and equipment and there will be an important drive to identify and implement cost saving opportunities across the site.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established company where the successful candidate can have a significant impact on the ongoing success of the site.

The Engineering Manager Role:

* Management of Engineering Department
* Ensure all work carried out in compliance with site systems, H&S legislation and industry requirements
* Cost, Manage and Deliver site projects on time with agreed budget
* Manage implementation of new plant and equipment on site
* Identify and implement cost saving opportunities across the site
* Mange all process and production engineering activities
* Manage contractors
Occasional travel to other sites
 
The Engineering Manager Required:

* Experience leading a maintenance team in an engineering/manufacturing industry
* Relevant qualification in engineering discipline
* Strong leadership skills
* Able to confidently introduce improvements and change when needed