Engineering Manager

Tullis Russell is an employee-owned business with a proud heritage of innovation and sustainability. We're one of the world's leading creative and environmentally responsible coating companies, producing high-quality paper and film products used across industries worldwide.

As Engineering Manager, you'll lead our engineering function to maximise plant reliability, efficiency, and safety - driving continuous improvement and supporting operational performance through effective maintenance strategies and strong team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and deliver a preventative maintenance strategy to minimise downtime and optimise asset performance

- Lead, coach, and develop a multi-skilled engineering team, ensuring high performance and engagement

- Manage engineering budgets, contractors, and procurement to deliver cost-effective operations

- Drive CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) optimisation to improve planning and asset reliability

- Collaborate with operations on continuous improvement initiatives and production targets

- Lead capital expenditure projects and planned shutdowns through to completion

- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental, and ISO standards

About You

- In-depth electrical and control systems skillset developed in a manufacturing environment

- Minimum of 3–5 years in an engineering management role within a manufacturing environment

- Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles, including PLCs and machine control systems

- Experience managing engineering budgets, both consumable and capital

- Proficient in CMMS administration and Microsoft Office suite

- A track record of leading multifunctional teams to deliver operational improvements

- HND or Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline

- TPM/AM experience desirable; lean practitioner experience a bonus

- IOSH/NEBOSH or formal safety qualification desirable

What We Can Offer You

- Salary from £60,000 per annum

- A role with genuine influence over engineering and operational performance

- The opportunity to lead and develop a skilled, multi-disciplined team

- The backing of an employee-owned business that invests in its people

- Employee PRP bonus & individual performance bonus

- 25 days holiday + bank holidays

- Healthcare cash plan

- Medical cover

- Company pension (matched contributions up to 10%)

- Life insurance

- Employee ownership benefits

- Learning and development opportunities

- Free onsite parking

If you're ready to lead a high-performing engineering team in a company that's owned by its people and shaped by its values, apply today to join the Tullis Russell team.