Engineering Manager

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee the engineering department in Colchester. This position involves leading a team, managing investments, and integrating modern manufacturing technologies to enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in engineering management, expertise in continuous improvement, and strong technical skills. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Comprehensive senior leadership benefits package

Stable work-life rhythm with a Monday to Friday schedule

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an Engineering Manager or equivalent senior role.
• Track record of implementing continuous improvement methodologies.
• Broad proficiency across mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering department and set strategy.
• Spearhead major capital investment projects.
• Guide and develop a dedicated team of engineers.

Skills

Leadership in engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

Automation and control systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or CEng status

Job description

Overview

Are you a results-driven Engineering Manager with a profound passion for optimising complex manufacturing operations? We are actively seeking a highly accomplished individual to lead our engineering department at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Colchester. This is a pivotal leadership role, offering autonomy and resources to directly influence operational efficiency, technological advancement, and overall business success. You will foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and technical mastery across the production landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering department and set the strategy for engineering across the site.
• Spearhead major capital investment projects and champion the integration of next-generation manufacturing technologies.
• Guide, mentor, and develop a dedicated team of engineers and technicians; foster collaboration, problem-solving, and professional growth.
• Drive the adoption of advanced automation, robotics, sophisticated control systems, and data-driven maintenance strategies.
• Deliver tangible results through improved uptime, enhanced product quality, reduced costs, and safer working conditions.

Benefits and Conditions

• Compensation: base salary £66,000 per annum, with a performance-related bonus and a comprehensive senior leadership benefits package.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday day shift for a stable work–life rhythm.
• Location: Colchester, with transport links and a growing local economy.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership: extensive experience (typically 5+ years) in an Engineering Manager or equivalent senior technical leadership role in manufacturing or process industries.
• Operational excellence: track record of implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or other continuous improvement methodologies with measurable results.
• Technical authority: broad proficiency across mechanical, electrical, automation (PLC programming, HMI, SCADA), and industrial control systems.
• Project management: capable of managing complex engineering projects from concept to commissioning, including budgeting, risk assessment, and stakeholder management.
• Communication: able to articulate complex technical information and strategic visions clearly to diverse audiences from shop floor to executive level.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics) is highly desirable; a Master's degree or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is advantageous.

About the Company and Equality

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency; when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.