Engineering manager

Pertemps Wrexham; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturer in the Wrexham area is seeking a dynamic Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team. This key role involves both strategic oversight and hands-on management within a fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a supportive and innovative culture that values professional development and offers real career progression opportunities. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contribution (10%)

Private health insurance (family cover)

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Excellent opportunities for continued professional development

Supportive working culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an engineering leadership role.
• Time-served multi-skilled engineer (electrical or mechanical).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of shift engineers through mentoring.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance and reactive support.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise performance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Stakeholder Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Time-served multi-skilled engineer

Job description

Engineering Manager

Location: Wrexham

Salary: up to 56k per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Contract Type: Permanent

The Opportunity:

A well-established and expanding manufacturer in the Wrexham area is looking to appoint an experienced Site Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team. This is a key leadership role within a fast-paced production environment, offering both strategic responsibility and hands-on involvement.

The ideal candidate will be a multi-skilled engineer with strong leadership capabilities and a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Why Join?

This business offers a competitive total reward package including:

• Enhanced pension contribution (10%)
• Private health insurance (family cover)
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Excellent opportunities for continued professional development
• Supportive and forward-thinking working culture with real career progression prospects

Role Responsibilities:

As Site Engineering Manager, you'll play a vital role in ensuring engineering operations are safe, efficient, and aligned with business goals. Your core duties will include:

• Leading and developing a team of shift engineers through mentoring, appraisals, and performance management
• Overseeing the delivery of planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support
• Ensuring compliance with all site health and safety requirements
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimise plant performance and energy use
• Coordinating with contractors and third-party engineers on-site
• Supporting the integration of new equipment and technologies
• Working collaboratively with technical and project teams to maintain audit-readiness and production efficiency
• Managing team workload, capacity planning, and resourcing effectively
• Building strong working relationships across departments to ensure alignment and results

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• Proven experience in a similar engineering leadership role
• Time-served multi-skilled engineer (electrical or mechanical)
• Ability to manage, motivate, and develop technical teams
• Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
• Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach when needed

Desirable:

• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG
• Familiarity with lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies

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