Engineering Manager

ZipRecruiter; Hereford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Hereford seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a significant engineering transformation. You will drive cultural change, oversee performance, and manage engineering budgets within a complex manufacturing environment. The role offers long-term stability and a competitive remuneration package including a car allowance and excellent benefits. Apply today to advance your engineering leadership career.

Benefits

Competitive salary

£5,800 annual car allowance

Up to 10% pension contribution

Private medical

Potential bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills developed in manufacturing.
• Proven record of delivering improvements to PPM and OEE.
• Comfortable engaging on the shop floor.
• Experience managing engineering budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation of a large engineering team.
• Accountable for plant availability and equipment performance.
• Drive preventive maintenance and manage budgets.
• Mentor team and improve integration with manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership skills

Driving cultural change

Hands-on approach

Budget management

Strategic and tactical operations

Job description

Overview

Engineering Manager * Multi-Million Pound Investment * Lead Cultural Change

Impact: Make a genuine difference. You will play a significant role in improving the engineering function, driving cultural change, and strengthening integration with operations / production.

Scale: You will lead a sizeable engineering team within a large, complex site that operates end-to-end processes. You will also be involved in CapEx projects, giving you the scope to deliver lasting improvements.

Investment: You will be joining a manufacturing business that is actively investing for the future. A multi-million-pound investment will be made in 2026 providing a strong platform for growth and a secure environment in which to further develop your career.

Stability: Benefit from the stability of long-term contracts with leading UK companies. This is a business with consistent demand, providing you with long term career stability.

Progression: Performance is recognised and rewarded. You will have the opportunity to further your career and grow with the organisation.

Remuneration: Your Remuneration Package:

• A competitive salary and a £5,800 annual car allowance.
• Excellent benefits including a company pension contribution of up to 10%, private medical, a potential bonus and 25 days' holiday plus the bank holidays.

Your Responsibilities

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will lead the transformation of a large engineering team in a unionised manufacturing facility. You will be accountable for plant availability, equipment performance, and overall engineering strategy. This hands-on role combines strategy with execution. You will drive the shift from reactive to preventive maintenance, set KPIs, manage budgets and capital projects, mentor your team, and strengthen integration between engineering and manufacturing to deliver lasting improvement.

What You'll Need To Apply

• Strong leadership skills developed in manufacturing, with a proven record of driving cultural change.
• Demonstrated success in delivering significant improvements to PPM and OEE.
• A hands-on approach, comfortable spending time on the shop floor and engaging the team.
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Experience managing engineering and maintenance budgets.

Next Steps

If this engineering manager sounds like the right challenge for you, we are keen to talk. Apply today, and let's discuss how this role can advance your engineering leadership career.

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