Engineering Manager

The Gap, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent contract

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

The Gap, Inc. is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join a plastics packaging manufacturer in Northamptonshire.

You will lead the maintenance team, drive equipment reliability and support site performance improvements in a fast-paced production environment. You will manage PPM and reactive maintenance, champion continuous improvement, and collaborate with Production to maximise output while minimising downtime.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Engineering Manager or similar in manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge.
• Experience leading teams and maintenance strategies.
• Proactive troubleshooting and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisational skills.
• Experience in plastics packaging or high-volume manufacturing advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the engineering and maintenance team.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Reduce machinery breakdowns and improve equipment reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement, productivity and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Manage engineering projects, contractors, budgets and spare parts.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and engineering procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Production to maximise output and minimise disruption.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Team leadership

Maintenance strategies

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Communication

Packaging/manufacturing experience

Job description

Engineering Manager Location: Northamptonshire Salary: £70,000 per annum We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a packaging manufacturing business based in Northamptonshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven engineering professional to lead a maintenance team, improve equipment reliability and support the ongoing development of site performance. Working closely with Production and Operations, you will take ownership of engineering activities, minimise downtime and drive continuous improvement across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the engineering and maintenance team.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Reduce machinery breakdowns and improve equipment reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement, productivity and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Manage engineering projects, contractors, budgets and spare parts.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and engineering procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Production to maximise output and minimise disruption.

About You

• Proven experience in an Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager or similar role within manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge.
• Experience leading engineering teams and implementing maintenance strategies.
• A proactive approach to troubleshooting, problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience within plastics processing, packaging or high-volume manufacturing would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £70,000 per annum .
• Full-time, permanent position.
• The opportunity to lead and develop an engineering function.
• Scope to influence maintenance strategy, equipment reliability and operational performance.

Closing Date: 20/11/2026