Engineering Manager

Sigma Recruitment Limited; Swansea; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in South Wales seeks an Engineering Leader. You will be responsible for executing the engineering strategy, leading a large team, and overseeing significant CAPEX projects up to £1M. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering management, leadership skills, and a strategic approach to continuous improvement. Competitive salary of £73,000 - £78,000 with excellent benefits including pension and private medical.

Benefits

Pension (matched up to 8%)

Private medical

Quarterly bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an Engineering Manager or Maintenance Manager in a manufacturing setting.
• High-level leadership skills with experience in developing people.
• Strategic focus with technical understanding for managing large teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute engineering and maintenance strategy.
• Lead a large engineering team with budget responsibilities.
• Champion lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Technical credibility

Job description

Location

Job Reference

BBBH4609

Job Type

Permanent

Posted Date

13/08/2025

Are you a true Engineering Leader?

This is more than a management role; it's an opportunity to elevate your career by leading engineering for one of South Wales's most successful manufacturing sites.

Make a Tangible Impact: Move beyond the daily grind to implement your own long-term leadership strategy for a large engineering and maintenance function.

Shape the Culture: Be empowered to cultivate a forward-thinking, proactive environment, leaving the reactive problem-solving behind.

Lead with Confidence: Enjoy the autonomy to lead your way, with the job security and substantial resources that come from a successful global business.

Your Remuneration Package:

• A comprehensive package rewarding your expertise, including a salary of £73,000 - £78,000.
• Excellent benefits including pension (matched up to 8%), private medical, and potential quarterly bonuses.

What you will be doing:

This is not just about keeping the plant running, you will develop and execute the engineering and maintenance strategy, leading a large engineering team, and with responsibility for a significant budget. You will lead CAPEX projects up to £1M in value and champion the site's commitment to lean and continuous improvement, making a visible difference to performance and output.

What you'll need to apply:

• A proven track record as an Engineering Manager or Maintenance Manager in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• High-level leadership skills, with proven experience in developing people and managing performance.
• A strategic leadership focus combined with technical credibility to lead a large team of technicians and engineers.

Next Steps:

If this sounds like the right challenge for you, we are keen to talk. Apply today, and let's discuss how this role can advance your engineering leadership career.

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