Engineering Manager

KineticPlc; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment consultancy is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead its engineering team. The successful candidate will oversee maintenance schedules, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Applicants should have strong leadership experience, relevant engineering qualifications, and a good understanding of industry principles like HACCP and GMP. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £68,000 and a Monday to Friday work schedule. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic family-run business in Blackburn.

Benefits

25 plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience leading an engineering department.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Good understanding of HACCP, COSHH, and GMP principles.

Responsibilities

• Review and develop the Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule.
• Audit and ensure compliance of the engineering data systems.
• Manage the team to ensure machine availability.
• Identify business improvement opportunities within the organisation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team development

Communication skills

Root Cause Analysis

Problem-solving

Project Management

Knowledge of HACCP

CMMS experience

Continuous Improvement

Education

BTEC ONC, HNC, HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location

Blackburn, England, North West

Position Type

Permanent

Job Overview

Are you an Engineering Manager looking for your next career move? Can you see yourself working for a very successful family‑run business where decisions and investments can be made quickly? Do you have experience working on and delivering projects? Happy to coach, mentor and constantly develop your Engineering team? Is your background working within FMCG or ideally a food industry? Would a salary of up to £68000 dependent on experience working Mon - Fri, days suit? Are you able to commute to Blackburn as your place of work daily? If you have answered "yes" to ALL the above questions then please read on and apply if interested. Suitable candidates will be called and given additional information on the company, the position and provided with a full job description.

Responsibilities

• Review and develop the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule
• Audit and ensure compliance of the engineering data systems
• Schedule both internal and external work(s)
• Manage the team to ensure machine availability
• Optimise equipment according to standard procedure, enhancing performance
• Ensure routine calibration and maintenance requirements undertaken
• Ensure that designated buildings, plant and facilities are fit for purpose
• Manage and maintain site criticality survey
• Develop clear accountability for maintenance material spend
• Manage the process of the introduction of new machinery
• Manage the process of disposal of obsolete machinery
• Lead and develop capability in the team to perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
• Identify business improvement opportunities within the organisation
• Provide technical expertise to the team
• Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand
• Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for the engineering department
• Ensure that Housekeeping in all Engineering Controlled areas are kept to the highest standards
• Manage contractors on site to ensure they meet legal and company requirements

Qualifications

• Experience of leading an Engineering department with strong leadership and team development skills
• Engineering apprenticeship and associated qualifications such as BTEC ONC, HNC, HND in Electrical Engineering is essential
• Have a good understanding of HACCP, COSHH and GMP principles
• You will also possess excellent communication skills, demonstrate assertiveness and decision-making skills and have a positive attitude to your work
• Drive Root Cause Analysis and strive to prevent re‑occurrence with counter measures
• CMMS experience and knowledge
• Ability to deploy and execute the preventative maintenance strategy for the site
• Driven to deliver solutions, ideas and innovations in a positive and pragmatic way
• Passionate about quality and best practice whilst driving continuous improvement
• Working knowledge of internal H&S audits and processes
• Capex and Project Management experience essential

Role Details

ROLE – Engineering Manager

SALARY – £65000 – £68000

SHIFT – Days, Mon to Fri

LOCATION – Blackburn

HOLIDAYS – 25 plus Bank Holidays

About the Company

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.