Engineering Manager

Aspion Search; Heysham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Pension Contribution up to 10%

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing Training and Development

Long term progression opportunities

Job summary

Aspion Search is seeking an Engineering Manager for their rapidly growing operation in Heysham, UK. This role comes with a competitive salary of £55,000 to £57,000 based on experience, and involves overseeing engineering and facilities operations while managing internal teams and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will have a strong Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background, over 5 years of hands-on experience, and proven leadership skills. Benefits include pension contributions, training, and opportunities for long-term progression.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years’ hands-on engineering experience.
• Previous supervisory or management experience in industrial environments.
• Good understanding of engineering maintenance and facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a multi-skilled maintenance team.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within engineering operations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Leadership

Communication

Proactive Approach

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

£55,000 to £57,000 (dependent on experience)

About the Business

A well-established industrial operation is currently investing heavily across engineering, infrastructure and operational improvements and they are looking to recruit an Engineering Manager to support the continued growth of the site.

This is a varied and hands on opportunity within a fast-paced industrial environment; the Engineering Manager will play a key role across engineering, facilities, maintenance and operational support.

They are looking for an Engineering Manager who can lead from the front, drive standards and take ownership of engineering operations across the site.

The Role of the Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager will oversee engineering and facilities operations across the site, managing both internal teams and subcontractors to ensure maintenance, compliance and operational performance standards are maintained.

They are looking for someone hands on who enjoys being out on site, supporting the team, driving improvements and getting involved in day-to-day engineering activities.

The successful Engineering Manager can come from either a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background.

Responsibilities of the Engineering Manager

• Manage and lead a multi skilled maintenance and facilities team
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance activities across the site
• Support engineering projects, site improvements and infrastructure upgrades
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and operational performance
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, policies and engineering standards
• Support budget control and engineering spend management
• Maintain high engineering, housekeeping and safety standards across the operation
• Provide technical support across engineering and operational activities
• Work closely with operational teams and senior management across the site
• Support facilities management responsibilities across offices and operational areas
• Lead from the front and promote a positive engineering and safety culture
• Be involved in site-based engineering activities when required

Requirements of the Engineering Manager

• Time served Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background
• Over 5 years’ hands on engineering experience
• Previous supervisory, team leader or management experience within industrial environments
• Experience within ports, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, heavy industry or similar environments
• Good understanding of engineering maintenance and facilities management
• Experience managing contractors and third party providers
• A proactive and hands on approach
• Good communication and leadership skills
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification
• Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits of the Engineering Manager

• Salary £55,000 to £57,000 (dependent on experience)
• Matched Pension Contribution up to 10%
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Critical Illness Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Long term progression opportunities within a growing operation