Engineering and Manufacturing Manager

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Standerwick; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee manufacturing operations in Warminster. In this role, you will be responsible for driving efficiency and innovation while mentoring your team. Applicants should have a strong mechanical engineering background and experience with CNC machinery. This position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 and premium benefits, including private medical insurance and onsite gym access.

Benefits

28 days' holiday + bank holidays

Employer pension contribution of 7%

Private medical insurance

Death in Service (4x salary)

Free onsite parking

Access to onsite gym

Early finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical or Manufacturing Engineer background with hands-on troubleshooting.
• Confidence operating and maintaining CNC and factory machinery.
• Practical knowledge of facilities management and maintenance processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all manufacturing operations and ensure accurate ERP records.
• Monitor performance and resolve downtime quickly.
• Mentor and develop the team for full potential.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing and maintenance.
• Manage tool room operations and supplier relationships.
• Support strategic business goals and capital investment plans.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering background

Hands-on troubleshooting

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma

Tools

CNC machinery

ERP systems

Job description

Engineering Manager - Warminster | £60,000 + premium benefits & genuine career influence

We're seeking a proactive Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing operations in Warminster, driving efficiency, innovation, and team development across a modern engineering environment. If you're passionate about process improvement and want a role where your input truly shapes success, this could be the perfect next step.

Why apply for this Engineering Manager role?

You’ll enjoy a rewarding package and a culture that values expertise and forward-thinking leadership:

• £60,000 annual salary
• 28 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Employer pension contribution of 7%
• Private medical insurance & Death in Service (4x salary)
• Free onsite parking and access to an onsite gym
• Early finish Fridays - start your weekend right!

Key Responsibilities:

In this hands‑on leadership role, you’ll:

• Oversee all manufacturing operations, ensuring plans are delivered and recorded accurately in the ERP system
• Monitor performance and act quickly to resolve downtime and technical issues
• Mentor and develop your team to achieve their full potential
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, maintenance, and facilitiesEnsure compliance with all health, safety, and quality standards
• Manage tool room operations, supplier relationships, and service contracts
• Support strategic business goals, product development, and capital investment plans

What we’re looking for:

You’ll bring:

• A strong mechanical or Manufacturing Engineer background with hands‑on troubleshooting experience
• Confidence operating and maintaining CNC and factory machinery
• Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills
• Practical knowledge of facilities management and maintenance processes
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or CAD/CAM (desirable)
• A professional, improvement‑focused mindset

If you’re ready to take the lead as an Engineering Manager in Warminster, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your Manufacturing Manager career.

Job Number │ (phone number removed) INDINDUSTRIALWC

Location │ Warminster

Role │ Engineering Manager

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.