Engineering Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join a major industrial manufacturing operation in East Lothian.

This is a key leadership position responsible for driving plant reliability, maintenance performance, safety standards and continuous improvement across a large-scale 24/7 manufacturing facility.

Working as part of the senior management team, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage maintenance budgets, oversee major shutdown programmes and develop long-term asset management strategies.

• Lead all mechanical and electrical maintenance activities
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve reliability and performance
• Manage maintenance budgets and capital expenditure projects
• Drive health, safety and environmental excellence
• Lead plant shutdown planning and execution
• Utilise CMMS systems to optimise maintenance effectiveness
• Drive root cause analysis and defect elimination initiatives
• Develop and mentor engineering teams
• Manage contractors and external suppliers
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence programmes

• Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification (apprenticeship)
• NEBOSH qualified
• Significant experience within heavy industrial manufacturing
• Proven maintenance leadership experience
• Experience managing large engineering teams
• Strong budget management experience
• Knowledge of CMMS systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience leading change and continuous improvement initiatives

• Senior leadership position
• Significant operational influence
• Opportunity to shape long-term engineering strategy
• Career development opportunities
• bonus scheme
• Car/car allowance

Apply now for a confidential discussion.