Engineering Manager

Recruiter: Theo James
Location: Newton Aycliffe
Salary: Competitive
Application date: 2nd Sep 2025

Theo James is delighted to partner with a truly wonderful organisation based in Newton Aycliffe. A well-established and rapidly growing manufacturing business, part of a larger international group, is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Engineering Manager to join its site in Newton Aycliffe. The company is a major player in the plastics extrusion industry, supplying high-quality custom sheet materials to a range of sectors including automotive, construction, agriculture, and leisure.

With a strong emphasis on quality, innovation, and employee development, the company offers a stable and rewarding working environment with genuine opportunities for growth. With an ownership model which reinvests a high amount of profits into its people, process and equipment it is clear to see this organisation is one you would want to be a part of.

• Lead, manage, and develop the engineering team, fostering a culture of performance and continuous improvement.
• Plan and oversee daily maintenance operations and preventive maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability.
• Manage engineering budgets and contribute to strategic planning across departments.
• Support and deliver capital and improvement projects on site.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure production uptime and operational efficiency.
• Identify and resolve breakdowns and long‑term maintenance challenges.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and engineering standards.

• HNC / HND / ONC in Engineering or equivalent (Time Served).
• Proven experience in a managerial or leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical skills (16th/17th/18th Edition qualified).
• Experience mentoring or coaching engineering teams.
• Proactive approach to engineering and maintenance.