At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering activities, drive performance improvements, and shape the engineering function.
- Company: A growing manufacturing business in the print and packaging sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, significant investment in growth, and long-term career development.
- Other info: Join a supportive leadership team and be part of an exciting growth journey.
- Why this job: Enjoy full autonomy to design strategies and make a real impact on site performance.
- Qualifications: Engineering qualification and proven experience in managing maintenance teams.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Overview
We are partnering with a well-established, growing manufacturing business in the print and packaging sector to recruit a high-impact Engineering Manager. This is a rare blank canvas role where you will have the autonomy to shape the engineering function, implement best practices, and make a lasting impact on site performance. With a workforce of over 220 employees, the business is investing heavily in its West Yorkshire site, creating an exciting platform for growth, innovation and long-term career development.
The Role
- You will lead all engineering activities on site, driving reliability, performance and continuous improvement.
- Implementing a robust preventative maintenance strategy.
- Introducing and optimising a CMMS system.
- Driving downtime reduction through data, metrics and root cause analysis.
- Improving stores management, cost control and workshop standards.
- Leading and developing the maintenance engineering team.
- Maintaining accurate communication records and ensuring issues are logged and understood.
- Overseeing facilities, utilities and site services.
- Responsible for ensuring that staff work safely at all times.
About You
- Engineering qualification; HNC/HND/Degree.
- Proven experience of managing a maintenance team in a continuous process, manufacturing environment.
- Experience implementing maintenance systems and driving performance improvements.
- A comprehensive understanding of relevant HSE standards and legislation.
- Data-driven, hands-on and passionate about continuous improvement.
- A natural leader who can engage, develop and inspire teams.
Why Join
- Real Ownership: Full autonomy to design and implement engineering strategy.
- Investment & Growth: Backed by significant capital investment and expansion plans.
- Career Impact: Opportunity to build and transform an engineering function.
- People & Culture: Be part of a stable, supportive, and forward-thinking leadership team.
- Long-Term Opportunity: Play a key role in shaping the future of a growing manufacturing site.
If you are looking for a role where you can truly make your mark, drive change and be part of an exciting growth journey - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
