Details:
- Salary: £60,000 - 65,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: MK42 Kempston Bedford
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Engineering Manager – Mechanical bias
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: Up to £65,000 + benefits
The Opportunity
* We’re looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager with a strong mechanical bias to lead an engineering team within a machinery-focused business.
* This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in a practical, engineering-led environment, where machinery, mechanical systems and getting things done on the shop floor are at the heart of the operation.
About you
* You’ll combine technical expertise with team leadership, driving engineering performance, equipment reliability and continuous improvement across the business.
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You will have a strong mechanical engineering background, ideally gained within a hands-on, machinery-oriented business such as manufacturing, industrial equipment, automation or heavy engineering.
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You’re a practical, hands-on engineering leader who is comfortable getting involved in technical challenges rather than managing from a distance.
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You'll have experience leading, managing or developing an engineering team, with the ability to motivate people and drive accountability.
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Training will be given on internal systems and processes, but you will need to have a solid understanding of mechanical systems, machinery maintenance, fault-finding and equipment reliability.
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You’re proactive, commercially aware and passionate about improving engineering standards, minimising downtime and delivering results.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Leading and developing the engineering team (designers, build teams etc), setting clear priorities and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
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Overseeing mechanical engineering activities, including machinery maintenance, repairs, fault-finding and preventative maintenance.
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Driving equipment reliability, reducing downtime and identifying opportunities to improve machinery performance and operational efficiency.
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Working closely with production and other departments to resolve technical issues, support operational targets and improve overall plant performance.
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Managing engineering resources, contractors and maintenance priorities while ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements and relevant engineering standards.
What’s on Offer?
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A salary of up to £65,000, depending on experience.
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Standard company benefits.
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The opportunity to lead a hands-on engineering team in a machinery manufacturing focused environment.
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A genuine opportunity to make the role your own - not just ticking boxes from corporate people. You can make decisions, and own them!
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The chance to make a tangible impact on engineering performance, machinery reliability and business operations.
Interested? If you’re a mechanically biased Engineering Manager who enjoys being close to the equipment, solving problems and leading from the front, we’d love to hear from you