Engineering Manager

Orion Electrotech; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial services company in the UK is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team at a high-compliance production facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong Health & Safety focus and proven experience managing an engineering team. This role involves both managerial and hands-on responsibilities, with competitive compensation and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing an engineering team in a production or process facility.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Knowledge of CMMS – TOM experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering team, managing performance and training.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Policy and legislative requirements.
• Plan and coordinate resources for production requirements.

Skills

Strong Health & Safety focus

Excellent communication

Team management

Budget management

Data analysis

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification with a mechanical bias

IOSH qualification

NEBOSH certification (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

PLC systems

Job description

Engineering Manager

Location: Portsmouth

An established industrial services business is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team at their small, but high-compliance production facility.

Overview

• Approximately 60% managerial and admin, and 40% hands on
• Open to Senior or Lead Engineers looking for the next step in their careers!

Salary & Package

• £45k-£50k salary (dependent on experience)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Training & development opportunities (including NEBOSH certification)
• Day shift only with flexible start times

Shifts

Days only – 8.30am-5pm – flexible

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering team, managing performance, absence, and Health & Safety training.
  • Team consists of 1 engineer and 1 technical cleaner
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Policy, legislative requirements, and approved codes of practice.
• Plan and coordinate resources to meet production requirements for ongoing maintenance, machine replacement, and unplanned issues.
• Monitor and continuously improve machine availability and OEE.
• Manage labour and MRU (maintenance, repairs, utilities) budgets in partnership with the GM.
• Provide training to engineers and operators on new machinery using documentation and safe systems of work.
• Investigate and implement corrective actions to eliminate unplanned downtime and improve working practices.

Experience & Qualifications

• Level 3 engineering qualification with a mechanical bias preferred
• Proven experience managing an engineering team in a production or process facility.
• Strong Health & Safety focus – minimum IOSH qualification required (NEBOSH preferred or willingness to obtain).
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Knowledge of CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) – TOM experience advantageous.
• Computer literate including PLCs, reporting, and data analysis.
• Excellent communicator with direct people management experience.

If you like the look of this Engineering Manager position, click apply now or contact Todd McGreevy at Orion Electrotech, [e-mail] for more information.

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