Engineering Manager

Orion Electrotech; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead their team in a high-compliance production facility. This role involves a mix of managerial duties and hands-on work, focusing on Health & Safety and team development. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 engineering qualification and proven experience in managing engineering teams. The position offers a salary between £45k-£50k and various benefits including training opportunities and generous holidays.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing an engineering team in a production or process facility.
• Strong Health & Safety focus; NEBOSH preferred.
• Experience managing budgets and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering team, managing performance.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Policy.
• Plan and coordinate resources to meet production requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & Safety compliance

Budget management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification

IOSH qualification

Tools

CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System)

PLC programming

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location: Portsmouth

An established industrial services business is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team at their small, but high‑compliance production facility.

This role will be approximately 60% managerial and admin, and 40% hands on. Open to Senior or Lead Engineers looking for the next step in their careers!

Salary & Package

• £45k-£50k salary (dependent on experience)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Training & development opportunities (including NEBOSH certification)
• Day shift only with flexible start times

Shifts

• Day shift only — 8:30 am – 5 pm flexible start

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering team, managing performance, absence, and Health & Safety training.
• Team consists of 1 engineer and 1 technical cleaner.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Policy, legislative requirements, and approved codes of practice.
• Plan and coordinate resources to meet production requirements for ongoing maintenance, machine replacement, and unplanned issues.
• Monitor and continuously improve machine availability and OEE.
• Manage labour and MRU (maintenance, repairs, utilities) budgets in partnership with the GM.
• Provide training to engineers and operators on new machinery using documentation and safe systems of work.
• Investigate and implement corrective actions to eliminate unplanned downtime and improve working practices.

Experience & Qualifications

• Level 3 engineering qualification with a mechanical bias preferred.
• Proven experience managing an engineering team in a production or process facility.
• Strong Health & Safety focus – minimum IOSH qualification required (NEBOSH preferred or willingness to obtain).
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Knowledge of CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) – TOM experience advantageous.
• Computer literate including PLCs, reporting, and data analysis.
• Excellent communicator with direct people management experience.

If you like the look of this Engineering Manager position, click apply now or contact Todd McGreevy at Orion Electrotech for more information.

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to everyone personally. If you haven’t heard back within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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