Engineering Manager

Stirling Warrington Limited; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Stirling Warrington Limited is recruiting an Engineering Manager to lead the site engineering function, drive asset reliability and implement continuous improvement across maintenance and capital works. You will shape strategy, develop the team and partner with stakeholders to deliver sustainable performance gains.

The role requires strong leadership, technical depth in maintenance and a track record of delivering engineering improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading, developing and motivating engineering teams.
• HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments with asset management focus.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance planning and reliability strategies.
• Track record delivering engineering improvements and capital projects.
• Experience managing budgets and investment planning.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration across functions.
• Analytical and data-driven problem solving skills.
• Experience managing contractors and external service providers.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering team, setting clear objectives and driving performance.
• Contribute to site strategy and align engineering activities with business priorities.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies to improve equipment availability and efficiency.
• Drive proactive maintenance through planned, preventative and predictive programmes.
• Improve asset reliability, availability and overall engineering performance.
• Manage engineering budgets, maintenance expenditure and capital investments.
• Develop and optimise CMMS and related systems to improve compliance and performance.
• Maintain high health and safety standards across engineering activities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analyses to reduce losses.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers and service providers.
• Oversee contractor activities, ensuring safe, efficient delivery to standards.
• Support succession planning and long-term engineering capability development.
• Promote accountability and collaboration across the function.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Asset management

Reliability improvement

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Contractor management

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

MS Excel

Job description

Engineering Manager

Location: Burton-Upon-Trent
Salary: £75,000–£80,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (Days)

Lead Engineering Performance, Reliability and Continuous Improvement

Are you an experienced Engineering Manager with a passion for developing high-performing teams, improving asset reliability and driving operational excellence?

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Engineering Manager to lead an established engineering function within a large-scale operational environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong engineering leader to take ownership of engineering strategy, develop team capability and deliver sustainable improvements across maintenance, reliability, safety and operational performance.

Working as part of the site leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping business strategy, improving asset performance and ensuring engineering activities support wider organisational objectives.

The Role

As Engineering Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across maintenance, asset management, reliability, continuous improvement and capital investment.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing engineering strategies that improve equipment availability, optimise maintenance performance and deliver long-term operational efficiency.

Combining strong technical expertise with excellent leadership skills, you will inspire and develop your team, collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation and use data-driven insights to support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the engineering team, establishing clear objectives and supporting individual and collective performance.

• Contribute to site strategy and wider business objectives as a member of the site leadership team.

• Develop and implement an engineering strategy aligned with operational targets, business priorities and future growth.

• Drive a proactive maintenance culture through effective planned, preventative and predictive maintenance programmes.

• Improve equipment reliability, asset availability and overall engineering performance.

• Manage engineering budgets, including maintenance expenditure, contractor costs and capital investment plans.

• Develop and optimise engineering systems and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to improve compliance, reliability and performance.

• Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring all engineering activities comply with relevant legislation and internal standards.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis and engineering projects to enhance efficiency and reduce operational losses.

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external contractors, suppliers and service providers.

• Oversee contractor activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with required standards.

• Support succession planning, skills development and long-term engineering capability.

• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, engagement and continuous improvement across the engineering function.

About You

You will be an established engineering leader with a strong technical background and a proven ability to improve operational performance, develop people and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

You will be comfortable balancing strategic planning with practical problem-solving, bringing a structured and data-led approach to maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience leading, developing and motivating engineering teams.

• HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, supported by a strong technical foundation.

• Significant experience managing an engineering function within manufacturing, industrial, FMCG or a similarly complex operational environment.

• Strong knowledge of planned maintenance, asset management and reliability improvement strategies.

• A proven track record of delivering engineering improvement initiatives and capital projects.

• Experience managing engineering budgets, maintenance expenditure and investment planning.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and levels.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data to drive measurable performance improvements.

• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and external service providers.

• Excellent communication, leadership and team development capabilities.

• A proactive, resilient and adaptable approach, with the ability to perform effectively in a demanding operational environment.