Engineering Manager

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd; Hessle; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

40 hours per week

Job summary

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an Engineering Manager in Hessle to lead a multi‑discipline team of 4 engineers and own the engineering function within a busy site.

You will drive maintenance practices, develop the team, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and partner with management to improve plant reliability while supporting production. This is a full‑time, permanent role with a 40‑hour week.

Qualifications

• Proven management or supervisory experience within an engineering, maintenance or manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge with a proactive safety-focused approach to engineering and maintenance.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities to balance planned activity with changing demands.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with inclusive leadership capabilities.
• Ideally a minimum of HNC within Engineering; time-served candidates considered.
• This role suits an established Engineering Manager or a Team Leader ready to step up.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the maintenance team to sustain high standards and continuous improvement.
• Drive proactive and reactive maintenance, including accurate PPM schedules for safe, reliable plant performance.
• Maintain compliance with HSE, EA, LOLER and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage contractors from inductions to risk assessments and Permits to Work.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to minimise downtime and improve plant reliability.

Skills

Management experience

People leadership

Safety-focused

Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Education

HNC in Engineering

Job description

Engineering Manager

Location: Hessle

Salary: £48,000 - £52,000

Consortium Professional Recruitment are pleased to be working with our client to recruit an Engineering Manager for a key leadership position within a busy operational environment. This is an opportunity to take ownership of engineering performance while helping to create safe, reliable and efficient plant operations.

You'll join a supportive organisation where engineering plays a central role in operational success. Combining hands-on technical understanding with people leadership, you'll have the scope to develop your team, strengthen maintenance practices and drive meaningful improvements across the site. You will be leading a multi-disciplined team of 4 Engineers.

The Opportunity

• Leading, supporting and developing the maintenance team, encouraging high standards and a positive approach to continuous improvement.
• Driving proactive and reactive maintenance practices, including accurate PPM schedules, to support safe, reliable plant performance.
• Maintaining compliance with HSE, EA, LOLER, Written Schemes of Examination and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Managing contractors effectively, including inductions, authorisations, risk assessments and Permits to Work.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, senior management, suppliers and other stakeholders to minimise downtime and support production.
• Your work will directly contribute to safer operations, stronger engineering performance and improved plant reliability while supporting environmental compliance and effective waste minimisation.

About You

• Proven management or supervisory experience within an engineering, maintenance or manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge combined with a proactive, safety-focused approach to engineering and maintenance.
• Effective organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to balance planned activity with changing operational demands.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, alongside an inclusive leadership style that supports team development.
• Ideally a minimum of HNC within Engineering, but time served candidates with good management or supervisory skills will be considered.
• This role would suit either an established Engineering Manager or an Engineering Team Leader/Supervisor who is ready for a step up.

Benefits and Package

• Salary of £48,000 - £52,000.
• Full-time, permanent employment.
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• The opportunity to take ownership of an important engineering function and influence operational performance.
• A supportive working environment where safety, respect, inclusion and professional development are valued.