Engineering Manager

ZipRecruiter; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee maintenance and facilities management in East Yorkshire. This pivotal role involves leading a team, driving performance improvements, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a solid engineering background, and a passion for fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact operational success and project delivery. This is an exciting opportunity for both seasoned Engineering Managers and Maintenance Managers ready to take the next step in their careers.

Benefits

Bonus

Life Assurance

Contributory Pension

Private Health

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC or ideally Degree-level qualification in engineering.
• Proven background in manufacturing and maintenance environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a structured maintenance roadmap.
• Lead the planning and execution of capital projects.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organisational Skills

Technical Knowledge

Education

HNC in Engineering

Degree in Engineering

NVQ Level 5

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location: East Yorkshire

Salary: £64,000 - £68,000 + Bonus + Life assurance + Contributory Pension + Private Health

Consortium recruitment are proud to be partnering with a well-established Manufacturing business based in East Yorkshire to recruit an Engineering Manager. This position is crucial to the business in terms of operational success, overseeing maintenance and facilities management while driving performance improvements and delivering capital projects.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Ops Director, you’ll work alongside a dedicated team of operations professionals, with direct line management for three reports and accountability for a team of around 30 employees across the Maintenance function.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintenance Planning: Develop and implement a structured, standardized maintenance roadmap with strong integration of autonomous maintenance practices.
2. Capital Project Management: Lead the planning, budgeting, and execution of capital projects, including forecasting, reporting on spend, and overseeing end-to-end project management.
3. Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to UK legislation and EH&S policies, prioritizing the health and safety of all team members.
4. Performance Measurement: Implement effective KPIs to monitor and enhance maintenance system performance (e.g., % of reactive vs. planned maintenance).
5. Best Practices: Promote and embed best practices across all engineering disciplines.
6. Team Leadership: Provide dynamic leadership to the engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Requirements:

To be considered for this role you MUST have:

1. Qualifications: Minimum of HNC ideally Degree-level qualification in an engineering discipline (or minimum NVQ Level 5).
2. Professional Experience: Proven background in manufacturing and Maintenance environments.
3. Leadership Skills: Strong experience in managing engineering teams, with the ability to inspire and build positive relationships across departments. My client will consider both established Engineering Managers and Maintenance Managers who are ready for the next step up in terms of responsibility.
4. Organisational Skills: Highly organized, computer literate, and proficient in project management.
5. Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of PUWER and LOLER regulations, with comprehensive technical expertise.