Engineering Manager

hireful; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

hireful is seeking a proactive engineering site manager to lead the engineering function at a busy manufacturing site midway between Eye and Diss on the Suffolk/Norfolk borders. You will drive plant availability, ensure peak performance of all equipment, and uphold the highest safety standards.

You will manage an engineering team, oversee contractors, and lead continuous improvement to minimise downtime, with responsibility for maintenance planning and budget control.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (e.g. HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering).
• Significant experience in heavy manufacturing environments.
• Strong fault-finding capabilities across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proven experience leading or managing engineering teams.
• Data-driven approach for decision-making and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 1-3 direct reports with coaching and development.
• Develop, implement, and monitor site-wide PPM schedules.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical responses to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Analyse breakdown data to identify root causes and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Manage engineering budgets, critical spares stock levels, and external contractors.

Skills

Fault-finding

Team leadership

Data-driven decisions

Budget management

Maintenance planning

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled manager to lead the engineering function at a busy manufacturing site midway between Eye and Diss on the Suffolk/Norfolk borders.

In this role, you will be the driving force behind plant availability, ensuring that all machinery operates at peak performance while maintaining the highest safety standards.

As the link between production and site leadership, you will manage a dedicated engineering team, oversee contractors, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to minimise downtime.

What You ll Be Doing

• Managing a team of 1-3 direct reports, providing coaching and professional development.
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring site-wide Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Coordinating mechanical and electrical engineering responses to breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Analysing breakdown data to identify root causes and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Managing engineering budgets, critical spares stock levels, and external contractors.

What You Need

• A time-served Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification e.g. HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Significant experience working within a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding capabilities across both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proven experience in leading or managing engineering teams.
• The ability to utilise a data-led approach for decision-making and stock control.

Why You ll Love This Job

• Salary £55,000
• Friendly work hours Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
• Working 1 in 4 Saturdays with time off in lieu
• Generous holiday 25 days plus 8 bank holidays

If you're looking for a permanent, full time role and interested to join a well-established manufacturing company with a nationwide network of sites.