Engineering Manager: Own the Site, Drive Performance

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Death in Service

33 days annual leave

On-site canteen

Free on-site gym

Product discounts

Company social activities

Job summary

Venatu Consulting Ltd is seeking an Engineering Manager to own the site’s engineering and maintenance functions. You will lead a hands-on team, establish workload priorities, and drive a structured, cost-aware operation with clear targets and deadlines.

The role requires experience in manufacturing maintenance, with a track record of improving processes, driving PPMs, and managing budgets while coordinating with Production and senior management.

Qualifications

• Experience managing an engineering/maintenance function in manufacturing.
• Leadership of engineering teams and performance management.
• Track record of improving maintenance standards and processes.
• Ability to set targets, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Experience planning and implementing PPM programmes.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyors.
• Current engineering certificates relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of engineering and maintenance across the site.
• Lead and develop the engineering team with clear objectives.
• Establish processes for prioritising and allocating workloads.
• Ensure maintenance supports production and minimizes disruption.
• Develop and maintain a robust planned maintenance programme.
• Plan resources including holidays, absences and cover.
• Manage budgets and monitor weekly costs against budgets.

Skills

Engineering management

Maintenance planning

PPM development

Budget control

Education

HNC/HND in engineering

Job description

Venatu Consulting Ltd is seeking an Engineering Manager to own the site’s engineering and maintenance functions. You will lead a hands-on team, establish workload priorities, and drive a structured, cost-aware operation with clear targets and deadlines.

The role requires experience in manufacturing maintenance, with a track record of improving processes, driving PPMs, and managing budgets while coordinating with Production and senior management.