Engineering Manager

GTS Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard company benefits

Hands-on engineering work

Job summary

GTS Group Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager with a strong mechanical bias to lead an engineering team within a machinery-focused business.

You will combine technical expertise with people leadership to drive performance, equipment reliability and continuous improvement, while collaborating with Mechanical Designers and Engineers on design issues (Solidworks-based).

Qualifications

• Hands-on and practical engineering leadership with a mechanical bias.
• Background in machinery-focused environments such as manufacturing or heavy engineering.
• Engineering qualification and proven industry experience in maintenance or machinery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering team, setting clear priorities and delivering safely and to a high standard.
• Oversee mechanical engineering activities, including machinery design, prototyping, testing and commissioning.
• Drive equipment reliability, reduce downtime and identify opportunities to improve performance.
• Collaborate with production and other departments to resolve technical issues and improve plant performance.
• Manage engineering resources, contractors and maintenance priorities with health and safety compliance.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Mechanical engineering

Solidworks

Team leadership

Maintenance & reliability

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Salary: Up to £65,000 + standard benefits

The Opportunity

• We're looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager with a strong mechanical bias to lead an engineering team within a machinery-focused business.
• This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in a practical, engineering-led environment, where machinery, mechanical systems and getting things done on the shop floor are at the heart of the operation.

About you

• You'll combine technical expertise with team leadership, driving engineering performance, equipment reliability and continuous improvement across the business.
• You will have a strong mechanical engineering background, ideally gained within a hands-on, machinery-oriented business such as manufacturing, industrial equipment, automation or heavy engineering.
• You will have an Engineering related qualification, and proven experience within a relevant industry (Maintenance, FMCG, Machinery manufacturing etc)
• You're a practical, hands-on engineering leader who is comfortable getting involved in technical challenges rather than managing from a distance.
• You have experience leading, managing or developing an engineering team, with the ability to motivate people and drive accountability.
• You have a solid understanding of mechanical systems, machinery maintenance, fault-finding and equipment reliability.
• You will need to be able to understand design issues (Solidworks based), and be able to talk to Mechanical Designers and Engineers comfortably.
• You're proactive, commercially aware and passionate about improving engineering standards, minimising downtime and delivering results.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and developing the engineering team (designers, build teams etc), setting clear priorities and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Overseeing mechanical engineering activities, including machinery design, prototyping, design, test and commissioning.
• Driving equipment reliability, reducing downtime and identifying opportunities to improve machinery performance and operational efficiency.
• Working closely with production and other departments to resolve technical issues, support operational targets and improve overall plant performance.
• Managing engineering resources, contractors and maintenance priorities while ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements and relevant engineering standards.

What's on Offer?

• A salary of up to £65,000, depending on experience.
• Standard company benefits.
• The opportunity to lead a hands-on engineering team in a machinery-focused environment.
• A varied role combining technical involvement with team leadership and continuous improvement.
• The chance to make a tangible impact on engineering performance, machinery reliability and business operations.

Interested? If you're a mechanically biased Engineering Manager who enjoys being close to the equipment, solving problems and leading from the front, we'd love to hear from you.