Engineering Manager

Job Description

Engineering Manager Norwich £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Are you looking to step into a role where your expertise truly makes an impact? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation within the sustainable paper and packaging industry—an environment known for prioritising employee well‑being, professional development and long-term growth.

This industry plays a vital role in driving innovation, reducing environmental impact, and supporting local communities. You’ll be part of a sector where continuous improvement, operational excellence, and sustainability are at the heart of everything.

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to take a key leadership position within a well‑invested manufacturing site. Following recent significant capital expenditure, you will help shape the future of site performance by leading and implementing a robust maintenance strategy covering both planned and preventative maintenance.

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will manage a dedicated Engineering Team—driving technical excellence, supporting skills development, and ensuring the department consistently operates to the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational efficiency.

Your ability to build a high‑performing team, optimise labour effectiveness and contribute to strong productivity output will directly support continued business success.

• Champion a strong health & safety culture, acting as a role model and ensuring risk assessments and safe systems of work are regularly reviewed and up to date.
• Ensure all site compliance requirements are maintained, with timely completion of remedial actions.
• Play a key role in creating and delivering the site’s maintenance strategy, ensuring plans are executed within timescales, budget, and resource constraints.
• Provide technical leadership across all engineering projects and capital expenditure, including feasibility studies, cost assessment, planning and project execution.
• Lead, manage, and develop the site-based Engineering Team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain effective communication channels to ensure employees remain informed on performance and have opportunities to provide feedback.
• Carry out additional duties as required, appropriate to your skills and capability.

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including annual leave, pension scheme and Cycle to Work options.
• Ongoing training and professional development to support your career goals.
• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family.
• Flexible working arrangements and family‑friendly policies.

If you’re passionate about engineering leadership, continuous improvement, and contributing to a sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you.