Engineering Manager

Job Title: Engineering Manager Location: Leicester Hours: 36.25 hours/week Salary: Up to £55,000 We are looking for an experienced and driven Engineering Manager to lead our engineering and maintenance team. In this role, you will guide a team to achieve the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and plant uptime, enabling our continued growth and profitability. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engaging leader with a passion for developing a skilled and high-performing team. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement long-term engineering strategies to achieve business objectives. Lead the team in ensuring all plant and equipment comply with safety and legislative requirements. Manage and optimize planned preventive maintenance schedules to improve plant availability. Lead and execute capital investment projects with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and energy reduction. Collaborate with the Health, Safety & Environment Officer to maintain compliance with relevant permits and licenses. Champion a culture of Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) and continuous improvement. Support the development of effective maintenance schedules, analyzing data to drive improvement projects. Maintain high standards of housekeeping and organization within the department. Ensure all engineers are properly trained and authorized for their tasks, with dynamic risk assessments in place.Qualifications & Experience: Proven experience in managing multi-site engineering and maintenance teams in service-driven industries. Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation in manufacturing environments. Strong understanding of regulations like ATEX, LOLER, and ISO 9001. Demonstrable project management skills with the ability to deliver strategic projects on time and within budget. Strong leadership skills, capable of inspiring and developing a high-performing team. Proficiency in problem-solving techniques and data analysis. Experience in optimizing energy usage and driving efficiency improvements.What We Offer: A challenging and rewarding role with opportunities for professional development. A collaborative environment with a focus on growth and innovation. Competitive salary package and benefits. A chance to make a real impact within a successful and expanding company.If you are a results-driven Engineering Manager looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or call for a confidential discussion