Engineering Manager

Reference: MAY

Expiry date: 17:30, Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire, England

Salary: Negotiable

We are a manufacturing company that delivers smart building solutions. We are looking for an Engineering Manager to join our factory team in Bedford.

• The development and promotion of Company, Factory and Team plans and their focused implementation to achieve defined objectives.
• People Management, motivation and structured development of the team through performance review to ensure delivery of objectives through teamwork.
• Provision of engineering and technical expertise to facilitate the rigorous application of IMS tools and techniques to generate Continuous Improvement across all areas of manufacturing capability.
• Implementation of and adherence to all Company and Factory control procedures to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements in Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental.
• The collection, assimilation and analysis of engineering, production and process data and its effective use to develop and achieve key targets and objectives.
• The development of systems and standards to deliver world-class standards of Housekeeping within the engineering environment using the 5S principles.
• The design and implementation of capital improvement projects aimed at improving manufacturing capability.
• The use of a computerised maintenance system to facilitate planned preventive maintenance and effective engineering stock control.
• Work collaboratively across all Ibstock Brick support functions, by building effective working relationships.

• Knowledge of Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, preferably within Construction Raw Materials.
• A high degree of self‑motivation.
• Demonstrable supervisory experience.
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the business.
• Demonstrable organisational skills including efficient planning and implementation of systems and procedures.
• Leadership and man‑management skills and the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve the team through performance review.
• Demonstrable experience with absence management and assessments.
• Demonstrable ability to implement structured problem‑solving techniques, provide solutions and delegate.
• High degree of computer literacy and numeric skills and a competent user of all Microsoft applications alongside CMS and PPM Systems.

• Full‑time, permanent role.
• Bonus scheme based on KPI delivery.
• Digicare+ Provided by Aviva.
• 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General.
• 3‑fold life insurance.
• Share Save scheme eligibility.
• Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members.
• Access to high‑street retail discounts platform – discounts at Tesco, Asda, and others.
• Personal development and career progression opportunities.

Ibstock Plc is committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.