At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering teams, drive maintenance strategies, and ensure compliance in a safety-critical environment.
- Company: Established manufacturing operation focused on engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a chance to shape engineering performance.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with a focus on operational excellence and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a complex environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in engineering management and strong electrical engineering background.
The predicted salary is between 41000 - 45000 £ per year.
You 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.
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
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
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
Engineering Manager in Cardiff employer: Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing
As an Engineering Manager at our well-established manufacturing operation, you will thrive in a dynamic and safety-critical environment that prioritises engineering excellence and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth through leadership opportunities and investment in your development, alongside a commitment to compliance and operational efficiency. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of working in a highly regulated sector with a focus on innovation and team collaboration.
Contact Details:
Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Team
