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Engineering Manager
Location: Heysham
Salary: £55,000 to £57,000 (dependent on experience)
About the Business
A well-established industrial operation is currently investing heavily across engineering, infrastructure, and operational improvements and is looking to recruit an Engineering Manager to support the continued growth of the site.
This is a varied and hands-on opportunity within a fast-paced industrial environment. The Engineering Manager will play a key role across engineering, facilities, maintenance, and operational support. They are looking for an Engineering Manager who can lead from the front, drive standards, and take ownership of engineering operations across the site.
The Role of the Engineering Manager
The Engineering Manager will oversee engineering and facilities operations across the site, managing both internal teams and subcontractors to ensure maintenance, compliance, and operational performance standards are maintained.
They are looking for someone who is hands-on, enjoys being out on site, supporting the team, driving improvements, and getting involved in day-to-day engineering activities. The successful Engineering Manager can come from either a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background.
Responsibilities of the Engineering Manager
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- Manage and lead a multi-skilled maintenance and facilities team
- Oversee planned and reactive maintenance activities across the site
- Support engineering projects, site improvements, and infrastructure upgrades
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and operational performance
- Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, policies, and engineering standards
- Support budget control and engineering spend management
- Maintain high engineering, housekeeping, and safety standards across the operation
- Provide technical support across engineering and operational activities
- Work closely with operational teams and senior management across the site
- Support facilities management responsibilities across offices and operational areas
- Lead from the front and promote a positive engineering and safety culture
- Be involved in site-based engineering activities when required
Requirements of the Engineering Manager
- Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Engineering Supervisor, or Lead Maintenance Engineer background
- Time-served Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background
- Over 5 years’ hands-on engineering experience
- Previous supervisory, team leader, or management experience within industrial environments
- Experience within ports, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, heavy industry, or similar environments
- Good understanding of engineering maintenance and facilities management
- Experience managing contractors and third-party providers
- Strong electrical and/or mechanical maintenance experience
- Hands-on engineering background with a willingness to support site operations when required
- Good understanding of Health & Safety, permits
- Good communication and leadership skills
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualification
- Full UK Driving Licence
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Benefits of the Engineering Manager
- Salary £55,000 to £57,000 (dependent on experience)
- 27 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Matched Pension Contribution up to 10%
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Critical Illness Cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Long-term progression opportunities within a growing operation
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please apply today or contact Adele Lewis directly for a confidential discussion.
Contact Information:
- Mobile: 07537 163611
- Phone: 0151 209 2050
- Email: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk
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