Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager
Salary: £62,800

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and develop a high-performing engineering function within a fast-paced distribution environment.

This role is responsible for the overall management of a multi-skilled engineering team, ensuring maximum equipment availability, operational continuity, and delivery against departmental KPIs. You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, maintain statutory compliance, and build a culture focused on performance, accountability, and reliability.

This is a leadership position that requires both strategic oversight and operational involvement.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Department Management

• Lead, manage and motivate the engineering department.
• Ensure delivery of departmental objectives and KPIs.
• Develop Engineering Team Leaders and support structured development plans.
• Conduct effective briefings and departmental presentations.
• Promote a results-driven, accountable team culture.
• Manage workload planning and resource allocation across the function.

Maintenance Strategy & Operational Reliability

• Develop and manage a robust Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategy in line with manufacturer recommendations.
• Ensure rapid and effective fault response aligned to operational requirements.
• Oversee rectification of electrical, mechanical, control, pneumatic and hydraulic faults (via internal or external resource).
• Ensure site protection standards are maintained, including fire protection systems and fixed wire installations.
• Ensure all technical documentation and engineering drawings remain up to date.
• Plan maintenance requirements for future business projects and expansion.

Budget & Financial Control

• Set and manage departmental budgets in line with company procedures.
• Forecast future financial year expenditure.
• Attend monthly finance meetings and manage cost control effectively.
• Source and benchmark suppliers to ensure competitive pricing for spares and services.
• Maintain accurate spares stock holding and auditing processes.

Continuous Improvement & Performance

• Analyse monthly performance data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive operational efficiency and process improvements.
• Minimise major equipment failures impacting productivity and customer fulfilment.
• Reduce reliance on specialist third-party breakdown support through capability building.
• Maintain high levels of staff engagement and commitment.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure full compliance with statutory legislation and health & safety standards.
• Oversee risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Ensure all reporting, payroll, and administrative requirements are completed accurately.

Technical Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

• HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in a leadership or management role within an engineering function.
• Strong background in operational or distribution environments.
• Demonstrated track record of driving process improvement.
• Experience managing departmental budgets.
• Strong fault-finding knowledge across electrical, mechanical, control, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to analyse data and produce detailed performance reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident using Word, Excel (including basic formulas), and PowerPoint.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of supply chain operations (inbound, outbound, distribution, ecommerce).
• Experience sourcing and benchmarking suppliers.
• Strong influencing and change management capability.

Measures of Success

• Reduced equipment downtime and major failure incidents.
• Strong control of departmental budget.
• High equipment reliability and site operational continuity.
• Effective spares stock accuracy and cost control.
• Positive employee engagement and team performance.
• Delivery against productivity and customer service metrics.