Engineering Manager

Michael Page (UK); Chippenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency seeks an Engineering Manager for a high-volume production facility in Chippenham, UK. The role involves managing the Engineering Department, ensuring minimal disruption to operations while implementing best practices in maintenance. The ideal candidate should have supervisory experience in fast-paced manufacturing and be comfortable with PLCs. Excellent salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced multi-skilled engineer with supervisory or management experience.
• Background in fast-paced production or manufacturing environments.
• Comfortable working with PLCs and automated machinery.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Engineering Department's planning and execution.
• Monitor systems proactively to reduce downtime.
• Oversee stock control and ordering of spare parts.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineer

Supervisory or management experience

Comfortable working with PLCs and automated machinery

Proactive and solutions-focused

Flexibility with working hours

Job description

Overview

• Lead the engineering agenda in a highly visible role
• Join a stable, growing group, offering long-term career security and growth

About Our Client

My client is a well-established, high-volume production facility in Wiltshire, supplying essential services across multiple sectors. Part of a larger UK group, they operate with strong engineering investment, robust systems, and a culture built around safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

As the Engineering Manager you will be responsible for:

• Take an active role in the overall management of the Engineering Department.
• Lead the planning, organisation, and execution of all planned preventative maintenance.
• Monitor engineering systems and proactively reduce downtime across all plant/equipment.
• Maintain and review safe systems of work in partnership with H&S teams and senior leadership.
• Oversee the storage, stock control, and ordering of spare parts and essential engineering materials.
• Support installation and annual review of key plant and machinery; report defects where needed.
• Contribute to developing and maintaining an asset register.
• Work closely with Production to deliver maintenance with minimal disruption to operations.
• Participate in daily/weekly/monthly checks and hands-on repairs as required.

The Successful Applicant

As Engineering you will be able to demonstrate:

• Experienced multi-skilled engineer with supervisory or management experience.
• Background in fast-paced production or manufacturing environments.
• Comfortable working with PLCs and automated machinery.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Flexible with working hours to support a 6-day-week operation.

What's on Offer

Excellent salary and benefits.