Area Engineering Manager – Kemsley Paper Mill
We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Engineering Manager to join our Kemsley Paper Mill and play a key role in driving performance within one of the UK’s largest and most complex manufacturing sites.
In this role, you’ll take full ownership of engineering delivery within your designated area—leading a multi‑skilled team to maximise reliability, performance, and continuous improvement. Working in close partnership with Production and other operational teams, you’ll ensure that engineering excellence underpins everything we do.
This is a high‑impact leadership position where you’ll combine technical expertise, people leadership, and strategic thinking to deliver safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operations.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead all engineering activities within your area, covering both planned and reactive maintenance
- Drive improvements in asset reliability, availability, and performance
- Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, embedding a strong safety culture
- Own and deliver against engineering KPIs, working closely with the Area Production Manager to optimise machine performance
- Identify, scope, and deliver engineering improvement projects
- Manage budgets effectively, ensuring cost‑efficient delivery of all activities
- Analyse performance data to eliminate repeat and single‑point failures
- Embed a proactive maintenance approach, with a strong focus on condition‑based monitoring
- Lead the planning and execution of 7‑day maintenance plans and major shutdowns
- Ensure effective breakdown response through strong coordination with shift teams
- Develop your team through regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and structured development plans
Callout rota: This role includes participation in a callout rota (1 week in every 8), supporting escalated issues as required.
About You
- Significant experience in mechanical engineering, ideally within paper, process, or heavy industry
- Working knowledge of Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) disciplines
- Proven experience leading and developing multi‑skilled engineering teams
- Strong understanding of maintenance strategies, including planned and condition‑based maintenance
- Data‑driven mindset, with the ability to turn insights into tangible improvements
- Highly organised, structured, and able to manage competing priorities
- A proactive, ownership‑driven leader who thrives on continuous improvement
- Committed to building and sustaining a high‑performing, collaborative team culture
What We Can Offer You
- Competitive salary
- Qualifying Sick Pay scheme
- Pension scheme & Life insurance
- Share Save scheme
- Income Protection
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP, Occupational Health & free Flu vaccine
- Cycle to Work and shopping discounts
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