Engineering Manager

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to work on a permanent basis in Liverpool and Blackburn.

Salary is c £65-75,000 per annum plus company car, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, healthcare and life assurance, pension etc.

Duties for the Engineering Manager role;

An established multi-site manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to take full ownership of the maintenance function across two operational sites. This senior leadership role is accountable for defining and delivering the maintenance strategy, optimising plant performance, and leading machinery upgrade and capital investment programmes.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational efficiency, asset reliability, and compliance, while contributing to wider business strategy alongside senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities for the Engineering Manager

Leadership & People Management

* Lead, manage, and develop a multi-site maintenance team, ensuring effective deployment of resources and skills.

* Plan and allocate daily maintenance activities to support production requirements.

* Identify capability gaps and work with HR to ensure appropriate training, development, and competency records are maintained.

* Provide cover for the Maintenance Supervisor where required.

Quality & Trade Assurance

* Ensure engineering and maintenance activities comply with site quality systems.

* Implement and maintain procedures that support legislative and trade assurance compliance.

Strategic Contribution

* Contribute to the development and execution of the wider business strategy.

* Work closely with senior management and Board-level stakeholders to support operational and commercial objectives.

Professional Standards

* Act as a professional ambassador for the business at all times.

* Comply fully with company policies, procedures, and governance requirements.

* Undertake additional duties appropriate to a senior engineering leadership role as required.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

* Proven experience influencing and building effective relationships across operational and senior leadership teams.

* Demonstrated leadership capability, with a track record of managing, developing, and holding teams accountable.

* Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage complex, competing priorities.

* Confident and credible communicator, effective at both strategic and operational levels.

* Strong commercial and financial acumen, with clear understanding of cost control and performance drivers.

* In-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice, ideally supported by a recognised qualification (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely).

Desirable

* Experience with in a regulated manufacturing environment, ideally food or animal feed.

* Exposure to multi-site operations and capital project delivery.

How to apply

for the Engineering Manager role:

Please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW