Engineering Manager in Cardiff

Job Description

You will lead the site engineering function, taking ownership of maintenance strategy, plant reliability and engineering performance. You'll play a key role in ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operation of all equipment and infrastructure, while driving continuous improvement across systems, processes and team capability.\n\nClient Details\n\nA well-established and highly regulated manufacturing operation, operating within a complex, safety-critical environment. The site is focused on driving best-in-class engineering performance, reliability and continuous improvement, with strong investment into systems, people and infrastructure.\n\nDescription\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead and develop the site engineering and maintenance function\nDrive reliability, uptime and performance across plant and equipment\nDevelop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies\nOwn and improve CMMS planning, scheduling and execution\nLead root cause analysis and reduce repeat failures\nEnsure full compliance with UK regulations (COMAH, PSSR, LOLER, PUWER etc.)\nSupport process safety, HAZOP/HAZID and site HSE initiatives\nManage audits, risk assessments and statutory compliance\nLead and develop a multi-skilled engineering team\nDeliver engineering KPIs (uptime, MTBF, MTTR, compliance)\nSupport capital projects, upgrades and new technology introduction\n\nProfile\n\nThe Person\n\nProven experience in an Engineering Manager (or senior supervisory) role within manufacturing\nStrong electrical engineering background (automation, controls, industrial systems) \nExperience managing CMMS and driving maintenance improvements \nStrong knowledge of UK regulatory requirements (COMAH, LOLER, PSSR, PUWER) \nExperience leading and developing multi-skilled engineering teams\n\nJob Offer\n\nWhy Apply?\n\nKey leadership role with real ownership of engineering performance\nOpportunity to shape maintenance strategy and systems\nExposure to a highly regulated, complex manufacturing environment\nStrong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence