Engineering Manager - Plant Reliability & Safety Lead

Michael Page; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for a North London site. You will lead the engineering and maintenance function, drive plant reliability, and manage safety, compliance, and performance across the site.

You will oversee PPM schedules, monitor equipment, and coordinate with Production to minimise disruption. The role requires strong leadership, project management, and budget control in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised Engineering qualification (HNC or above).
• Strong knowledge of preventative and reactive maintenance systems.
• Experience managing engineering teams and developing technical talent.
• Excellent understanding of Health & Safety, risk assessments, safe systems of work, and COSHH requirements.
• Experience working with production and operations teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management and contractor management experience.
• Budget management and cost-control capability.
• A proactive, continuous improvement mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering department, ensuring high standards of performance and accountability.
• Manage all planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules and reactive maintenance activities.
• Monitor machinery performance and implement solutions to minimise downtime.
• Work closely with Production teams to coordinate maintenance activities with minimal operational disruption.
• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly engineering inspections and maintenance programmes.
• Manage engineering spares, inventory, and supplier relationships.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and performance reviews of plant and equipment.
• Support site improvement projects and future capital investment initiatives.
• Manage external contractors and audit workmanship standards.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, safe systems of work, COSHH requirements, and company policies.
• Conduct and support risk assessments, audits, and environmental compliance activities.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop engineering team members.
• Manage engineering budgets and secure competitive quotations for required works and services.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and engineering best practice throughout the site

Skills

Maintenance management

Leadership

Project management

Contractor management

Budget management

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Team development

Education

HNC or above

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for a North London site. You will lead the engineering and maintenance function, drive plant reliability, and manage safety, compliance, and performance across the site.

You will oversee PPM schedules, monitor equipment, and coordinate with Production to minimise disruption. The role requires strong leadership, project management, and budget control in a fast-paced environment.