Engineering Manager

Michael Page; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for an Engineering Manager position at the Glasgow/Paisley site within the industrial recycling sector. The role combines hands-on leadership with strategic oversight of maintenance programs to maximise plant availability.

You will develop a multi-skilled team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental standards in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Background in manufacturing, recycling, waste processing, heavy industry or similar.
• Strong maintenance planning and asset management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a multi-skilled engineering team.
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Maximise plant availability and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance and environmental standards.
• Manage budgets and control maintenance expenditure.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance management

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Budget management

Health & Safety

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

As an Engineering Manager in the industrial recycling sector, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of the engineering team, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a high standard. Your role will help drive efficiency and maintain smooth operations across the department.

Client Details

Our client is a leading provider of recycling and resource recovery solutions, helping customers reduce waste and conserve natural resources. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering and maintenance function at Glasgow/Paisley site, ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of plant and equipment.

Description

As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing a multi-skilled engineering team, driving maintenance excellence and ensuring maximum plant availability across the site. You will play a key role in delivering operational performance, continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong people management skills, technical expertise and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced manufacturing and processing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of mechanical and electrical engineers.
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Ensure breakdowns are managed effectively to minimise downtime.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Identify and deliver engineering improvement projects.
• Manage engineering budgets and control maintenance expenditure.

Profile

• Proven experience in an Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager or Senior Engineering leadership role.
• Background within manufacturing, recycling, waste processing, heavy industry or a similar operational environment.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering would be beneficial.
• Experience managing multi-disciplined engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £60-70k, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position offering stability and career growth.
• Car allowance