Engineering Manager

Tec Partners; Exeter; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering firm is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead maintenance strategies and ensure compliance for production efficiency. The successful candidate will manage daily engineering activities, oversee contractors, and work closely with production teams to maintain equipment. Key qualifications include mechanical and electrical certifications. The role offers a competitive salary of £58,000 annually and includes additional benefits like healthcare and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Healthcare scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Monday-Friday schedule

Qualifications

• Mechanical and electrical qualifications required.
• CDM and IOSH qualifications desirable.
• Strong communication and team player skills needed.
• Self-motivated, proactive, safety conscious individual sought.
• Good awareness of H&S, COSHH, and PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance strategy and ensure site compliance.
• Develop a preventative maintenance programme to reduce downtime.
• Improve engineering processes while controlling maintenance costs.
• Manage daily engineering activities and oversee contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety and maintenance regulations.
• Deputise for the Production Manager when necessary.

Job description

We're seeking a hands‑on Engineering Manager to lead our clients maintenance strategy, ensure site compliance, and support production efficiency. You'll manage daily engineering activities, oversee contractors, and work closely with the Production Manager and shift technicians to keep equipment running safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a preventative maintenance programme to reduce downtime.
• Improve engineering processes while controlling maintenance costs.
• Support routine maintenance and ensure accurate maintenance reporting.
• Oversee boiler maintenance, electrical compliance, HV/LV servicing, and statutory inspections.
• Manage all pressure systems and ensure PAT, calibration, and contracted services are completed on schedule.
• Ensure robust isolation, permit‑to‑work, and LOLER procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards and assist with daily engineering tasks and repairs.
• Organise daily workloads for shift technicians and support staff.
• Manage contractors under CDM regulations.
• Help achieve KPIs across OEE, quality, safety, environmental, and energy standards.
• Deputise for the Production Manager when needed.

Requirements

• Mechanical and electrical qualifications
• CDM and IOSH qualifications
• Strong communicator and team player
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and safety‑conscious
• Good awareness of H&S, COSHH, and PLC systems

Benefits

• £58,000 per year
• Healthcare scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Monday‑Friday, 8:00‑16:00 schedule