Full job descriptionYou will lead the site engineering function, taking ownership of maintenance strategy, plant reliability and engineering performance. You’ll play a key role in ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operation of all equipment and infrastructure, while driving continuous improvement across systems, processes and team capability.


Client Details
A well-established and highly regulated manufacturing operation, operating within a complex, safety-critical environment. The site is focused on driving best-in-class engineering performance, reliability and continuous improvement, with strong investment into systems, people and infrastructure.


Description
Key Responsibilities
*Lead and develop the site engineering and maintenance function
*Drive reliability, uptime and performance across plant and equipment
*Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
*Own and improve CMMS planning, scheduling and execution
*Lead root cause analysis and reduce repeat failures
*Ensure full compliance with UK regulations (COMAH, PSSR, LOLER, PUWER etc.)
*Support process safety, HAZOP/HAZID and site HSE initiatives
*Manage audits, risk assessments and statutory compliance
*Lead and develop a multi-skilled engineering team
*Deliver engineering KPIs (uptime, MTBF, MTTR, compliance)
*Support capital projects, upgrades and new technology introduction


Profile
The Person
*Proven experience in an Engineering Manager (or senior supervisory) role within manufacturing
*Strong electrical engineering background (automation, controls, industrial systems)
*Experience managing CMMS and driving maintenance improvements
*Strong knowledge of UK regulatory requirements (COMAH, LOLER, PSSR, PUWER)
*Experience leading and developing multi-skilled engineering teams


Job Offer
Why Apply?
*Key leadership role with real ownership of engineering performance
*Opportunity to shape maintenance strategy and systems
*Exposure to a highly regulated, complex manufacturing environment
*Strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence