Position Overview
Engineering Manager — Days: Monday – Friday, Location: Sturminster Newton, Salary: £50,000 + Company Benefits
Are you an Engineering Manager looking to join a leading manufacturing company where you can take full ownership of site engineering operations, drive plant performance, and play a key role in improving efficiency and output?
Join a well‑established and growing manufacturer to lead the engineering function, oversee maintenance operations, and help deliver continuous improvement across the site. The company is highly regarded within the manufacturing industry and continues to invest heavily in both its facilities and engineering capabilities.
Within this role, you will be responsible for managing the day‑to‑day engineering operations across the site, leading the maintenance team, improving preventative maintenance strategies, and supporting production to minimise downtime and maximise plant utilisation.
Responsibilities
- Oversee maintenance of all electrical and mechanical equipment across the site
- Lead and develop the maintenance team to ensure high standards and compliance
- Manage preventative and reactive maintenance schedules
- Support production teams to minimise downtime and improve machine performance
- Drive root cause analysis and implement long‑term engineering solutions
- Manage spare parts inventory and ensure critical equipment availability
- Ensure compliance with health & safety
Qualifications
- Engineering Management or Maintenance Management background
- Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food, Military or industrial environments (or similar)
- Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance knowledge
- Experience leading engineering or maintenance teams
- Continuous improvement and problem‑solving mindset
- Live commutable to Sturminster Newton
- Ex Forces / Highly Forces considered
Additional Information
Reference Number: 272441
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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