Engineering Manager
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management -
Engineering
Operations Management
Bexley, Kent - Monday to Friday. Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits.
Are you an experienced Engineering Manager looking for an opportunity to lead a high-performing engineering function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
We are seeking an Engineering Manager to take ownership of our clients fast paced department at their Severnside manufacturing site. This is a key leadership position responsible for driving engineering excellence, operational performance, maintenance strategy and continuous improvement across a critical production area.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong people leader who is passionate about developing teams, improving reliability and delivering world-class manufacturing standards.
The RoleAs Engineering Manager, you will lead the engineering team to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all plant, machinery and equipment within the Department.
Key responsibilities include:- Leading, coaching, and developing a team of engineering professionals
- Creating and delivering maintenance strategies that maximise plant reliability and performance
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and control costs
- Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, environmental and engineering standards
- Managing engineering budgets, resources and capital projects
- Supporting operational teams to deliver production targets and business objectives
- Promoting a culture of innovation, accountability and engineering excellence
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience in an Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, or similar leadership role within manufacturing
- Strong people management, coaching and team development skills
- Experience developing and implementing preventative maintenance strategies
- A track record of improving equipment reliability and operational performance
- Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management abilities
- Passion for continuous improvement and delivering results through people
- 20% annual performance bonus
- BUPA healthcare cover
- 4x Life Assurance
- Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Access to discounts and benefits platform
- Cycle to Work scheme
- On-site parking
- Opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturing business and make a genuine impact
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