Engineering Manager / Plant Manager Designate - UK Candidates

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Engineering Manager for a succession role in the cement manufacturing sector in the Midlands, UK. This position is pivotal for an aspiring leader, providing clear development into plant management. Key responsibilities include leading engineering initiatives, optimizing asset performance, and nurturing a collaborative team culture. Candidates should possess strong engineering and operational skills, ready to step into a high-stakes environment with significant growth potential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Strong engineering and operational background in the cement or heavy process manufacturing sector.
• Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Capability to drive performance optimization and asset reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for all engineering and maintenance activities.
• Drive asset reliability, performance optimization, and engineering excellence.
• Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Leadership and team development

Engineering excellence

Operational management

Collaboration

Job description

Engineering Manager / Plant Manager Designate - Cement Manufacturing (Succession Role)

£Very Competitive + Car Allowance, Bonus & Benefits

Midlands, UK

"Career-defining leadership and succession opportunity for an ambitious Engineering or Operations professional within the cement or heavy process manufacturing sector."

Our client is a leading player within the building materials and process manufacturing industry, operating a strategically important integrated plant in the Midlands, UK. This newly created position has been designed as a succession role, providing a defined development pathway into a future Plant Manager position. It represents an outstanding opportunity for a high-potential leader with strong engineering, operational and people management capability who is ready to take on the next step in their career.

The Role :

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for all engineering and maintenance activities across the integrated cement manufacturing site.
• Drive asset reliability, performance optimisation and engineering excellence across mechanical, electrical and reliability functions.
• Lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary team, instilling a culture of collaboration, safety and continuous improvement.
• Oversee maintenance planning, stores, and procurement, ensuring world-class performance standards.
• Contribute to the site's long-term strat...