At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering teams to ensure peak performance and safety in a busy manufacturing site.
- Company: Join a well-established, market-leading company with a nationwide presence.
- Benefits: Enjoy friendly work hours, generous holiday, and time off in lieu for Saturdays.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional development and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving continuous improvement and minimising downtime.
- Qualifications: Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent, with experience in manufacturing and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 41000 £ per year.
We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled manager to lead the engineering function at a busy manufacturing site in Harleston, near Diss for one of our key clients.
In this role, you will be the driving force behind plant availability, ensuring that all machinery operates at peak performance while maintaining the highest safety standards.
As the key interface between production and site leadership, you will manage a dedicated engineering team, oversee contractors, and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives to minimise downtime.
What You'll Be Doing Leading the site engineering function to ensure maximum plant availability and safe working practices.
Managing a team of 1-3 direct reports, providing coaching and professional development.
Developing, implementing, and monitoring site-wide Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
Coordinating mechanical and electrical engineering responses to breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
Enforcing Safe Systems of Work, including full Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures and dynamic risk assessments.
Analysing breakdown data to identify root causes and implement long-term corrective actions.
Managing engineering budgets, critical spares stock levels, and external contractors.
What You Need A time-served Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
Significant experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
Strong fault-finding capabilities across both mechanical and electrical systems.
Proven experience in leading or managing engineering teams.
The ability to utilise a data-led approach for decision-making and stock control.
An HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is highly desirable.
Why You'll Love This Job Friendly work hours Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm Working 1 in 4 Saturdays with time off in lieu Generous holiday 25 days plus 8 bank holidays If you're interest to join a well-established, market-leading company with a nationwide network of sites, then apply today!
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