Engineering Manager

Rubix UKII; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubix UKII is seeking an experienced engineering leader for its workshop in the United Kingdom. This role focuses on leading the engineering workshop team to deliver high-quality repair and overhaul services for industrial motors and related equipment.

Based onsite, you will ensure safety compliance, manage KPIs and financial targets, and act as the senior technical contact for customers. You will drive lean improvements and collaborate with sales to seize new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in engineering teams and workshop environments.
• Experience in repair and overhaul of industrial motors or similar equipment.
• Strong problem solving, analytical thinking and decision making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering workshop team to deliver high quality repair and overhaul services for industrial motors and associated equipment
• Ensure full compliance with all HSEQ policies, procedures, and safety standards across workshop and Insite operations.
• Manage workshop performance to achieve P&L targets, including revenue growth, gross margin, and operational efficiency.
• Act as a senior technical and operational contact for customers, delivering effective solutions and maintaining strong client relationship.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through lean processes and best practice engineering standards.
• Allocate engineering resources effectively to maximise productivity, service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with sales and operational teams to support business growth, customer visits, and development of new opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Problem solving

KPI management

Client communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Our Engineering team at Rubix plays a vital role in solving complex challenges and delivering practical, innovative solutions that keep our customers moving. We bring together talented engineers from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and disciplines - all united by a shared commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Whether working onsite or in our specialist facilities, we foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued, and diverse thinking drives better outcomes. By combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of our customers' needs, we engineer solutions that make a real difference to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering workshop team to deliver high quality repair and overhaul services for industrial motors and associated equipment
• Ensure full compliance with all HSEQ policies, procedures, and safety standards across workshop and Insite operations.
• Manage workshop performance to achieve P&L targets, including revenue growth, gross margin, and operational efficiency.
• Act as a senior technical and operational contact for customers, delivering effective solutions and maintaining strong client relationship.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through lean processes and best practice engineering standards.
• Allocate engineering resources effectively to maximise productivity, service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with sales and operational teams to support business growth, customer visits, and development of new opportunities.

Key Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop engineering teams.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering repair operations within an industrial environment.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to make sound operational decisions under pressure.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing workshop performance, KPIs and financial targets.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with customers, stakeholders, and cross functional teams.
• Organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in IT systems, engineering software, and reporting tools with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.