Discover Recruitment
Engineering Manager - EC&I
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Discover are working with an established international manufacturing business to appoint an Engineering Manager to lead its Electrical, Control & Instrumentation function for their site in Cumbria.
The team has recently received significant internal investment, with ambitious plans for growth over the next few years.
This is a key site-based leadership role, responsible for the performance, reliability and continuous improvement of the site's electrical and control systems. You will lead and develop the EC&I team while working closely with Production, Maintenance, Projects and wider site leadership.
The role would suit an experienced Engineering Manager, EC&I Manager that's looking to take ownership of an engineering function within a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and develop the EC&I engineering team.
- Take responsibility for the reliability and performance of electrical, control and instrumentation assets.
- Develop preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to improve plant reliability and reduce downtime.
- Provide technical leadership across electrical, PLC, automation, instrumentation and control systems.
- Lead engineering improvement, modification and capital projects.
- Work closely with Production and Maintenance to prioritise engineering activities.
- Manage contractors and specialist suppliers where required.
- Support engineering budgets, resource planning and capital expenditure.
- Ensure engineering activities comply with relevant legislation, standards and company procedures.
- Drive a culture of safety, continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
About You
You will ideally have:
- Significant experience within a manufacturing, process, FMCG or industrial environment.
- A strong electrical, EC&I, controls or automation engineering background.
- Previous experience leading or managing engineering teams.
- Experience with PLCs, control systems, instrumentation, VSDs and industrial electrical systems.
- A track record of improving plant reliability and engineering performance.
- Experience delivering engineering projects and managing contractors.
- A relevant engineering qualification such as HNC, HND or Degree.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Most importantly, you will be a practical engineering leader who can combine technical expertise, people leadership and longer-term engineering strategy.
What's on Offer
- £70,000 – £86,000 salary
- Bonus incentive
- Company car allowance
- Health assurance
- Competitive pension plan
- 28 days' holiday + bank holidays
If you're an ambitious Engineering Manager looking for the next step in their career, please apply with your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location