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Engineering Manager - Skelmersdale
Full-time | Permanent | Up to 71,500 | Days-based Role
Due to succession planning, we're looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a Global Manufacturing Company to take full responsibility for the engineering function at our Skelmersdale Manufacturing site.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive safety, performance, and reliability across a 24/5 operation - while leading a skilled and supportive team.
What You'll Be Doing as Engineering Manager
- Responsible for the full site engineering strategy for a large Manufacturing Site near Skelmersdale
- Leading a team of 14 engineers (Team Leaders, Planner & Engineers) across Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance disciplines
- Managing a c.1.3m R&M budget and supporting Capex projects worth over 3.5m
- Driving a proactive safety culture, including permit systems and lockout/tagout
- Overseeing asset management and reliability-centred maintenance
- Improving maintenance planning and execution to meet production goals
- Collaborating with senior leadership to justify Capex spend and ROI
- Building trust and engagement across the team
What We're Looking For in The Engineering Manager
- Proven experience in engineering leadership (electrical or mechanical)
- Engineering Management experience within a continuous production or manufacturing environment with responsibility for a site / factory
- Strong background in safety and compliance, alongside Reliability / CBM (Condition-based maintenance) Maintenance Strategy
- Experience managing R&M budgets and capital projects
- Comfortable working with a mix of older and newer equipment
- Confident communicator who leads by example
- Formal qualifications (e.g. HNC) are welcome but not essential - your experience and leadership style matter most
What You'll Get as the Engineering Manager
- Salary up to 71,500
- Generous pension scheme
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
- Healthcare cash plan (dental, optical, etc.)
- Life assurance policy
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Career development and internal promotion opportunities
- A respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
To find out more about Progressive please visit (url removed)
Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
