Michael Page
Engineering Manager
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Role Overview
As an Engineering Manager in the industrial recycling sector, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of the engineering team, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a high standard. Your role will help drive efficiency and maintain smooth operations across the department.
Client Details
Our client is a leading provider of recycling and resource recovery solutions, helping customers reduce waste and conserve natural resources. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering and maintenance function at Glasgow/Paisley site, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant and equipment.
Description
As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Leading and developing a multi-skilled engineering team.
- Driving maintenance excellence and ensuring maximum plant availability across the site.
- Playing a key role in delivering operational performance, continuous improvement initiatives, and engineering projects.
- Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
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This is a hands-on leadership role requiring:
- Strong people management skills.
- Technical expertise.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced manufacturing and processing environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading, coaching, and developing a team of mechanical and electrical engineers.
- Developing and implementing preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Ensuring breakdowns are managed effectively to minimize downtime.
- Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
- Identifying and delivering engineering improvement projects.
- Managing engineering budgets and controlling maintenance expenditure.
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Required experience and qualifications:
- Proven experience in an Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, or Senior Engineering leadership role.
- Background within manufacturing, recycling, waste processing, heavy industry, or a similar operational environment.
- HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering would be beneficial.
- Experience managing multi-disciplined engineering teams.
- Strong understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance principles.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
Job Offer
- Salary ranging from £60-70k, dependent on the level of experience.
- Permanent position offering stability and career growth.
- Car allowance.
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