Engineering Manager

Path Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power generation provider in Essex seeks an Engineering Manager to oversee operations, implement improvements, and lead technical teams. The role offers a salary of £55,000 - £65,000, company car, and strong career progression. Ideal candidates will have experience in power generation and excellent leadership skills, with a focus on clean-energy technology.

Benefits

Company car

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Retail discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-site engineering operations.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee power engineering operations.
• Lead engineering standards across multiple depots.
• Implement reliability improvements and compliance processes.

Skills

Technical knowledge of generators

Leadership experience

People management

Analytical skills

Data-driven decision-making

Education

IOSH qualification (or willingness to obtain)

Tools

Power generation systems

Clean-energy battery systems

Job description

Engineering Manager - Essex |Engineering Manager needed for a market-leading power generation hire provider in Essex and surrounding areas, offering strong benefits and clear progression.

The Company

Join a major national business widely recognised for delivering high-quality power solutions across the UK. You will become part of a supportive, well-resourced organisation investing heavily in its power division, with a strong focus on engineering excellence, innovation, and clean-energy technology. The Engineering Manager role sits at the heart of this growth, offering genuine autonomy and the opportunity to shape standards across multiple sites.

Key Benefits

• £55,000 - £65,000 base salary
• Company car
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy or sell additional days
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Retail discount schemes
• Strong career progression within a major, expanding division
• Opportunity to lead technical development in a growing clean-energy fleet

About the Role

As the Engineering Manager, you will oversee power engineering operations across Essex and surrounding areas, ensuring the highest levels of safety, equipment availability, and technical performance.
A typical day will involve:

• Leading engineering standards across multiple depots and supporting local workshop teams
• Driving a structured repair and maintenance programme for generators and clean-energy battery units
• Implementing reliability improvements, service schedules, and compliance processes
• Managing parts control, warranty recovery, and repair tracking processes
• Developing KPIs and performance dashboards to enhance operational excellence
• Leading investigations into asset failures and working with suppliers on technical resolutions
• Supporting apprenticeships, training, and technical upskilling across the fleet
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety and statutory requirements
• Collaborating with regional teams to optimise resource allocation and customer support

This Engineering Manager position requires a strong mix of technical leadership, people management, and hands‑on operational expertise within power generation.

About You

To succeed as an Engineering Manager, you will bring:

• Strong technical knowledge of generators and clean‑energy battery systems
• Proven leadership experience within power generation, hire, or similar engineering environments
• Excellent people skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and influence teams
• A track record of managing multi‑site engineering operations
• Strong analytical skills with confidence in data‑driven decision‑making
• IOSH qualification (or willingness to obtain)
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, and deliver continuous improvement

This Engineering Manager role is ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a fast‑moving environment, and wants to shape the future of a modern, expanding power division.

To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a: Power Engineering Manager, Generator Engineering Manager, Technical Manager,Depot Engineering Manager, Regional Engineering Manager, Service Manager, Power Operations Manager, Fleet Engineering Manager, Workshop Manager, Senior Generator Engineer, Power Maintenance Manager.

If this Engineering Manager opportunity sounds like the right step for you, apply today!