Engineering manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player in Wrexham is seeking a dynamic Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team. This vital role combines strategic oversight with hands-on involvement, ensuring that engineering operations are not only safe and efficient but also aligned with business goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities and a passion for continuous improvement, making a significant impact in a fast-paced production environment. With excellent opportunities for professional development and a supportive working culture, this is an exciting chance to advance your career in a growing company.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contribution (10%)

Private health insurance (family cover)

28 days holiday including bank holidays

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 breakdown support.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Lean principles

Job description

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Engineering Manager
Location: Wrexham
Salary: up to £56k per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Contract Type: Permanent
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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.
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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

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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

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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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