Manufacturing Engineering Manager — Uptime & Reliability Lead

Fresh People; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a multi-skilled maintenance team. This role includes managing preventative maintenance, compliance with health and safety standards, and ensuring operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership skills in a manufacturing environment and a strong focus on safety culture. This opportunity offers stability and the chance to shape the future of the engineering function within the company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance practices and techniques.
• Ability to manage compliance and safety regulations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering team and promote a positive safety culture.
• Manage and improve the site's PPM programme for reliability.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety regulations and permit-to-work systems.
• Provide structured direction during equipment breakdowns and fault-finding.

Skills

Leadership

Preventative maintenance

Root cause analysis

Health and Safety compliance

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a multi-skilled maintenance team. This role includes managing preventative maintenance, compliance with health and safety standards, and ensuring operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership skills in a manufacturing environment and a strong focus on safety culture. This opportunity offers stability and the chance to shape the future of the engineering function within the company.