Engineering Maintenance Manager

ETS Consulting Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health

Bonus

Job summary

ETS Consulting Ltd is recruiting a Maintenance Engineering Manager for our Leicester site to lead the engineering and maintenance function. You will report to the Site Manager and oversee day-to-day operations, safety, reliability, and capital projects, while guiding internal and external teams to optimise plant performance.

The role requires a hands-on engineering professional with 5+ years in a senior production role, strong people management skills, and a passion for safety, reliability and

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• 5+ years in a senior production/maintenance role.
• Experience in budgeting and CAPEX projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate the Engineering and Maintenance team to achieve objectives.
• Oversee maintenance activities for maximum uptime and efficiency.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and CAPEX project delivery.
• Drive safety, reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recruit, train and mentor engineering staff and apprentices.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality and Leadership teams to meet delivery goals.
• Deputise for Site Manager when required.

Skills

Strong Leadership

Strategic thinker

Team development

Cross functional collaboration

Production optimization

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

NEBOSH Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 + Pension + Health + Bonus

Shift Pattern: Days 8am - 4.30pm Monday Friday

Reference: Jo7346/NPH

The Company

My client is one of Europes leading manufacturers of specialist products to a wide variety of industries. With a worldwide presence, the group has gone from strength to strength with over 70 years of experience, with sites in over 50 countries. Due to further expansion, they have the need to recruit an additional maintenance engineer.

Key Skills

Strong Leader. 5+ years in a senior production role.

Strategic thinker, strong team development skills and cross functional collaboration.

Experience of Optimizing Production processes.

The Role

Seeking an experienced and driven Maintenance Engineering Manager to lead the engineering and maintenance function at our Leicester manufacturing site.

Reporting directly to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the engineering department, ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of all plant and equipment. You will lead internal and external engineering resources, oversee maintenance and capital investment projects, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to support operational excellence.

This is a pivotal leadership role requiring a hands-on engineering professional with significant manufacturing experience, strong people management skills and a passion for safety, reliability and performance improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, develop and motivate the Engineering and Maintenance team to achieve operational objectives.

Build a positive, proactive engineering culture focused on safety, reliability and continuous improvement.

Oversee all maintenance activities, ensuring maximum equipment uptime and operational efficiency.

Develop and manage preventative maintenance programmes for all manufacturing equipment.

Conduct regular safety audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.

Identify equipment improvements and implement solutions to enhance performance and reliability.

Manage engineering resources, contractors and budgets effectively.

Prepare departmental budgets, forecasts and expenditure plans.

Identify, justify and deliver CAPEX projects in line with business objectives.

Ensure CAPEX projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Analyse operational and financial performance to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.

Support the introduction of new technologies, equipment and manufacturing processes.

Recruit, train, mentor and develop engineering team members.

Oversee the development and progression of Engineering Apprentices.

Work closely with Production, Quality and Leadership teams to support customer delivery and business objectives.

Deputise for the Site Manager and Production Manager when required.

Support the wider strategic goals and continuous improvement initiatives of the business.

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Engineering experience within a UK manufacturing environment.

Previous management experience leading engineering or maintenance teams.

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.

Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance, plant reliability and manufacturing operations.

Proven experience managing engineering budgets and capital expenditure projects.

Excellent leadership, communication and team development skills.

Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.