Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Engineering & Maintenance Manager Electrical Bias £50,000 £55,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Monday Friday (Days)
Location: North Lincolnshire

Are you a hands-on engineering leader with an electrical bias and a proven track record in team management? Our client, a respected and quality-driven manufacturer, is looking for an experienced Engineering & Maintenance Manager to take ownership of their maintenance and engineering function, leading a small but skilled team of four.

This role offers the chance to play a key part in a well-established site where safety, compliance, and continuous improvement are at the heart of operations.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, support, and develop a team of four engineers and technicians

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and safety

• Manage training, skills development, and performance reviews

Maintenance Strategy & Reliability

• Oversee and enhance the site s preventative maintenance programme

• Drive improvements in OEE and equipment reliability through proactive asset care

• Use CMMS and data analysis to reduce downtime and optimise plant performance

• Lead investigations into recurring faults and implement lasting solutions

Capital Projects & Contractor Oversight

• Plan and deliver capital projects across machinery, utilities, and infrastructure

• Manage contractor activities on-site, ensuring compliance with all standards

• Work cross-functionally to align engineering projects with business needs

Compliance & HSE

• Ensure full compliance with regulations such as PUWER, LOLER, and Pressure Systems

• Act as the Responsible Person for engineering documentation and equipment safety

• Maintain accurate records for audits (internal and external) aligned to ISO 9001 & ISO 14001

• Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across the site

Utilities & Facilities

• Oversee the effective running and servicing of utilities including power, compressed air, HVAC, and water

• Manage third-party service contracts to ensure cost-effective site support

Collaboration

• Partner with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to minimise disruption and optimise uptime

• Contribute to continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives across the site

• HNC/Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline (electrical bias preferred)

• Demonstrable leadership experience in a regulated manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of asset care, TPM, CMMS, and root cause analysis tools

• Good understanding of HSE legislation and ISO compliance standards

• Experience managing capital budgets and external contractors

• Excellent team leadership, communication, and organisational skills

• Salary: £50,000 £55,000 per annum (DOE)

• Bonus: 5% Gainshare Bonus

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

• Holidays: 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Additional Benefits:

• Life Assurance (4x salary) Legal & General

• Company Pension matched up to 4% (Royal London)

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family

• Occupational Health & Wellbeing services via YODHA (Latus OH)

• Exclusive employee discount platform covering retailers, cinema, gym, groceries, tech, and more

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