Engineering Manager

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Job Title: Engineering Manager
Location: Portsmouth

An established industrial services business is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team at their small, but high-compliance production facility.

• This role will be approximately 60% managerial and admin, and 40% hands on
• Open to Senior or Lead Engineers looking for the next step in their careers! 

Salary & Package – Engineering Manager

• £45k-£50k salary (dependent on experience)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Training & development opportunities (including NEBOSH certification)
• Day shift only with flexible start times

Shifts

Days only – 8.30am-5pm – flexible

Key Responsibilities – Engineering Manager

• Lead and develop the engineering team, managing performance, absence, and Health & Safety training.
• Team consists of 1 engineer and 1 technical cleaner
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Policy, legislative requirements, and approved codes of practice.
• Plan and coordinate resources to meet production requirements for ongoing maintenance, machine replacement, and unplanned issues.
• Monitor and continuously improve machine availability and OEE.
• Manage labour and MRU (maintenance, repairs, utilities) budgets in partnership with the GM.
• Provide training to engineers and operators on new machinery using documentation and safe systems of work.
• Investigate and implement corrective actions to eliminate unplanned downtime and improve working practices.

Experience & Qualifications – Engineering Manager

• Level 3 engineering qualification with a mechanical bias preferred
• Proven experience managing an engineering team in a production or process facility.
• Strong Health & Safety focus – minimum IOSH qualification required (NEBOSH preferred or willingness to obtain).
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Knowledge of CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) – TOM experience advantageous.
• Computer literate including PLCs, reporting, and data analysis.
• Excellent communicator with direct people management experience.

If you like the look of this Engineering Manager position, click apply now or contact Todd McGreevy at Orion Electrotech, (url removed) for more information.

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