Engineering Manager

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Portishead, Bristol, Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Site Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team. This role involves managing a team of 14, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering management, particularly in high-speed manufacturing environments, and will be responsible for meeting KPI and budgetary targets. Join this dynamic team and make a significant impact on operational excellence and team performance in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced engineering manager with a focus on team development and performance.
• Knowledge of health & safety management and budget control.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 14 and ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Implement continuous improvement plans and oversee inventory control.

Skills

Engineering Management

Team Development

Health & Safety Management

Supplier Management

Budget Control

Lean Manufacturing

Education

NEBOSH Qualification

Time-served Engineer

Job description

Site Engineering Manager
Surrey

Commutable from: Woking, Farnborough, Camberley, Reading, Slough, Basingstoke, Alton

Salary: £70,000 + £7,500 KPI Bonus

Working Hours: Monday - Friday Days

Company Overview: Our client is an industrial processing business, part of a larger group, with multiple sites in the UK. They are looking for a proactive and driven Site Engineering Manager to lead & develop their engineering team.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Managing a team of 14 people
• Ensure that the engineering department complies with health & safety and hygiene standards
• Manage the engineering operation in line with KPI and budgetary targets
• Create and monitor staff training & development plans
• Conduct team reviews, appraisals, disciplinaries, return-to-work meetings, and holiday management
• Manage contractor activity, liaise with engineering suppliers, and oversee ordering of spares & inventory control
• Be the point of contact for out-of-hours support to engineers when needed
• Implement continuous improvement plans and promote lean manufacturing incentives
• Review plant performance regularly

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Must be an experienced engineering manager
• Focused individual on team development and performance plans
• Flexible and available for support when needed
• Experience in high-speed/volume manufacturing industry
• Able to run an engineering department that meets group-level standards & KPIs
• Supplier management and inventory control experience
• Health & safety management experience
• Ideally NEBOSH qualified
• Time-served engineer
• Budget control & forecasting experience
• Approachable and confident man-manager

Application Process: To apply, please email your CV/resume to [e-mail].

Please note: As we receive a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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