Engineering Manager

Are you an Engineering Manager with inspirational leadership qualities and a continuous improvement mindset looking for an opportunity to work for a Global Top Employer? At British Gypsum we're looking for an Engineering Manager to work in our Engineering Team at our Robertsbridge Plant in East Sussex and be responsible for the mechanical and electrical functions. You'll drive performance, plan and co-ordinate works, take us forth on our journey of improvements whilst applying WCM principles to future-proof our site.

This Engineering Manager will be a part of the engineering team at Robertsbridge. Gypsum has been mined in the area since the 1870s and Plasterboard has been manufactured from the Robertsbridge site since the 1970s. You'll be responsible for ensuring safety, environmental and quality standards are achieved whilst satisfying our customer demand.

British Gypsum is part of Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions (SGIS). Much of Britain has been built with British gypsum. Gypsum is the vital raw material at the heart of our plaster and plasterboard, and much of it is mined, milled and made in Britain. We have been mining gypsum for more than 150 years, a heritage we're very proud of.

This role is working full-time Mon - Fri on days, but we'd require an element of flexibility in case issues arise outside of these hours. In return for your expertise and flexibility we're offering a competitive salary and bonus, plus lots of other benefits including a market-leading pension, life assurance, healthcare options amongst many more. This role also comes with a company car.

What we're looking for:

• Degree or Diploma level qualification (or equivalent) in a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering discipline.
• Previous experience as an Engineering Manager in a comparable environment would be advantageous.
• Strong and demonstrable experience in managing the maintenance of critical assets in a heavy industrial application.
• Leadership skills to inspire and enable the team to be developed to consistently improve performance.
• Experience of managing budgets and CAPEX, as well as high value equipment purchase (inc. pre-procurement due diligence).
• Experience of identifying, planning and leading continuous improvement projects (WCM experience would be advantageous).

What you'll be doing:

• You'll be accountable for your own and your colleagues' health and safety, whilst ensuring that all work is carried out to the highest possible standard.
• Identifying and maintaining our parts inventory.
• You'll be expected to have an analytical mind and be able to apply those skills to problem solving and decision making and be able to clearly communicate with others.
• Plan schedule of works and coordinate the electrical / mechanical teams to ensure that maintenance and machinery reliability requirements are managed effectively.
• You'll be the voice of the engineering function at meetings with Site Leadership Team and other stakeholders, and will be able to influence, challenge and negotiate.

Are British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers? Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you.