We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled manager to lead the engineering function at a busy manufacturing site in Burntisland for one of our key clients.
In this role, you will be the driving force behind plant availability, ensuring that all machinery operates at peak performance while maintaining the highest safety standards.
As the key interface between production and site leadership, you will manage a dedicated engineering team, oversee contractors, and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives to minimise downtime.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead the site engineering function to ensure maximum plant availability and safe working practices.
- Manage a team of 1–3 direct reports, providing coaching and professional development.
- Develop, implement, and monitor site‑wide Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
- Coordinate mechanical and electrical engineering responses to breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
- Enforce Safe Systems of Work, including full Lockout‑Tagout (LOTO) procedures and dynamic risk assessments.
- Analyse breakdown data to identify root causes and implement long‑term corrective actions.
- Manage engineering budgets, critical spares stock levels, and external contractors.
What You Need
- A time‑served Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
- Significant experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong fault‑finding capabilities across both mechanical and electrical systems.
- Proven experience in leading or managing engineering teams.
- The ability to utilise a data‑led approach for decision‑making and stock control.
- An HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is highly desirable.
Why You’ll Love This Job
- Friendly work hours: Monday to Thursday 8 am to 5 pm, and a half‑day on Friday 6 am to 10 am.
- Working 1 in 4 Saturdays with time off in lieu.
- Generous holiday: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
If you're interested in joining a well‑established, market‑leading company with a nationwide network of sites, then apply today.
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In this role, you will be the driving force behind plant availability, ensuring that all machinery operates at peak performance while maintaining the highest safety standards.
As the key interface between production and site leadership, you will manage a dedicated engineering team, oversee contractors, and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives to minimise downtime.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead the site engineering function to ensure maximum plant availability and safe working practices.
- Manage a team of 1–3 direct reports, providing coaching and professional development.
- Develop, implement, and monitor site‑wide Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
- Coordinate mechanical and electrical engineering responses to breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
- Enforce Safe Systems of Work, including full Lockout‑Tagout (LOTO) procedures and dynamic risk assessments.
- Analyse breakdown data to identify root causes and implement long‑term corrective actions.
- Manage engineering budgets, critical spares stock levels, and external contractors.
What You Need
- A time‑served Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
- Significant experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong fault‑finding capabilities across both mechanical and electrical systems.
- Proven experience in leading or managing engineering teams.
- The ability to utilise a data‑led approach for decision‑making and stock control.
- An HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is highly desirable.
Why You’ll Love This Job
- Friendly work hours: Monday to Thursday 8 am to 5 pm, and a half‑day on Friday 6 am to 10 am.
- Working 1 in 4 Saturdays with time off in lieu.
- Generous holiday: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
If you’re interested in joining a well‑established, market‑leading company with a nationwide network of sites, then apply today.
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