Engineering Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Brighton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Brighton seeks an Engineering Manager to enhance team performance and drive GMP compliance. The ideal candidate will lead maintenance activities and manage improvement projects within a growing organization. This role offers substantial training and development opportunities, making it ideal for ambitious professionals from manufacturing or GMP environments. Competitive salary package of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum plus additional benefits is available.

Benefits

Training

Leadership Development

Health Cash Plan

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced Engineering Manager from manufacturing or GMP/cleanroom environments.
• Strong team leader skilled in maintenance, CAPAs, and continuous improvement.
• Ambitious and development-focused, ready to drive impact in a growing pharma business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team and boost performance.
• Drive GMP compliance and plant reliability.
• Deliver capital upgrades and improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

GMP compliance

Continuous improvement

Maintenance management

Job description

Engineering Manager

£55,000 - £65,000 + Training, Leadership Development, Health Cash Plan & Benefits

Brighton (Commutable from: Hove, Worthing, Lewes, Crawley, Haywards Heath, Eastbourne)

Are you an Engineering Manager from a manufacturing or cleanroom environment looking for progression, leadership development and a role where you can make a real impact?

On offer is the chance to lead a skilled team, drive engineering improvements, support capital projects and contribute directly to a growing pharmaceutical manufacturer investing heavily in new facilities and capability.

This is an established and expanding pharmaceutical business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. They invest in their people, offer structured GMP and H&S training, and provide genuine long-term development opportunities.

In this role, you'll support the Head of Engineering, lead maintenance activities, manage CAPAs, deliver calibration and plant programmes, oversee contractors and support continuous improvement across the sites while benefiting from technical and leadership development.

This role would suit an Engineering Manager from a manufacturing or GMP-focused environment looking for progression, training and the chance to support a growing, purpose-led organisation.

The Role:

• Lead the engineering team and boost performance
• Drive GMP compliance and plant reliability
• Deliver capital upgrades and improvement projects

The Candidate:

• Experienced Engineering Manager from manufacturing or GMP/cleanroom environments.
• Strong team leader, skilled in maintenance, CAPAs, and continuous improvement.
• Ambitious and development-focused, ready to drive impact in a growing pharma business.

Reference Number: BBBH266736

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.