Senior Mechanical Engineer

Logic Resourcing Ltd; Congleton; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager. This hands-on role involves leading the installation and commissioning of large-scale metal processing machinery. Ideal candidates will have engineering operations experience and practical mechanical skills. The position offers a competitive salary of around £65,000 plus bonuses, generous leave, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Company bonus

5% company pension contribution

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in an engineering operations or project management role.
• Hands-on approach to tackle challenges.
• Practical mechanical or fitting experience.
• Relevant engineering qualification or extensive experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the installation and commissioning of large-scale machinery.
• Oversee operational performance and maintenance of machinery.
• Coordinate site resources for efficient operation.

Skills

Engineering operations experience

Project management

Hands-on mechanical experience

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering qualification or time served experience

Job description

Overview

We re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to support the growth of a busy engineering business – initially taking the lead on a project to deliver, install, and commission large–scale metal processing machinery.

You ll be joining an established company that has more than doubled its turnover in the past three years, at an exciting stage of expansion. With projects in their early phases, s plenty of scope to make an impact. This is a hands–on role that offers excellent long–term career development and multiple progression paths within the business. You'll get:

• A basic salary of around GBP65,000 + company bonus


• Generous holiday entitlement and comprehensive company benefits


• Autonomy, ownership, and the opportunity to make a real impact within a thriving business


• Full backing, resources, and support to help you deliver on your objectives and succeed in the role


• The opportunity to shape the position in a number of directions, offering excellent long–term career progression and development

What you ll be doing:

As an Engineering Manager, you ll take ownership of a project involving the installation, commissioning, and overall operation of large–scale metal processing machinery a key development for the business.

This is a hands–on role where you ll lead from the front, rolling up your sleeves and getting involved at every stage. From the initial machine delivery and coordinating site resources, through setup, commissioning, and staff training, you ll ensure everything runs efficiently and effectively.

Once operational, you ll continue to oversee the machinery s performance managing maintenance, driving efficiency improvements, and supporting the wider engineering environment.

What you ll need:

• Experience in an engineering operations or engineering project management role


• A hands on approach and not afraid to get your hands dirty


• Practical mechanical / fitting experience


• An engineering qualification or time served experience

What you ll get:

• A basic salary circa GBP65,000 + Company Bonus


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Monday to Friday working week


• 5% company contributed pension


• Opportunities for professional development and growth