Engineering Manager - Heavy Manufacturing
7 days ago
Washington
Maintenance / Engineering Manager Salary: Up to £55,000 (Basic) Location: Washington, Tyne and Wear Sector: Heavy Manufacturing / Engineering / Automotive Reports to: General Manager The Role An established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Maintenance / Engineering Manager to lead site engineering operations. This is a hands-on leadership role managing a small team of engineers (3 direct reports), ensuring optimal performance of machinery, facilities, and maintenance systems. You’ll play a key role in driving reliability, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency across the site. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage all maintenance, repair, and installation activities across the site, • Develop and implement a robust preventative maintenance programme, • Oversee risk assessments (including PUWER) and implement improvement plans, • Manage and develop a team of 3 engineers, including apprentices, • Coordinate and control subcontractors and service providers, • Drive engineering standards, procedures, and best practices, • Monitor KPIs and produce maintenance performance reports, • Manage maintenance budgets, inventory, and cost control, • Support breakdowns when required with a hands-on approach, • Work closely with senior leadership to support business objectives What We’re Looking For Experience: • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a maintenance or engineering leadership role, • Background within a manufacturing or industrial environment Qualifications: • Engineering qualification (Level 3 or above – Mechanical or Electrical), • HNC/HND desirable, • NEBOSH (desirable) Technical Skills: • Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, • PLC awareness/experience, • Understanding of maintenance systems, KPIs, and reporting, • Familiarity with IATF16949, ISO45001, and ISO14001 (desirable) Key Attributes • Strong leadership and team development skills, • Highly organised with excellent planning ability, • Analytical and data-driven mindset, • Strong problem-solving capability, • Clear communicator with good stakeholder management skills, • Proactive, resilient, and results-focused What’s on Offer • Salary up to £55,000, • Leadership role with real impact on site performance, • Opportunity to develop processes and drive continuous improvement, • Supportive and forward-thinking environment Start People are the acting agency working on this assignment