Engineering Manager in Telford

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager, reporting to the Operations Manager.

The Engineering Manager will lead all maintenance and engineering activities across the site, managing a small team to ensure the reliability, performance, and compliance of all equipment, machinery, and infrastructure. The role will drive a proactive maintenance culture, embedding TPM (including AM and PPM), delivering continuous improvement, and supporting operational efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The main key responsibilities will include:

• Lead TPM execution, integrating Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM), and reactive maintenance to drive equipment reliability.
• Deliver predictive and preventive maintenance programmes aligned to key failure modes and performance standards.
• Ensure robust follow-up of TPM actions, embedding continuous improvement and eliminating repeat failures.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and technical support to Maintenance Technicians, while also supporting manufacturing personnel, by driving a proactive, reliability-focused culture.
• Plan, allocate, and prioritise maintenance workload in line with operational demand, balancing AM, PPM, and reactive activities.
• Monitor and drive performance against KPIs (OEE, downtime, MTTR), identifying trends and leading targeted improvement initiatives.
• Lead engineering activities including installations, upgrades, and process improvements, with a strong focus on root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts, and inventory control, ensuring availability of critical spares and cost control.
• Oversee contractor and supplier performance, ensuring quality, compliance, and value delivery.
• Lead CAPEX projects from planning through to installation and commissioning.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring full compliance with H&S regulations (LOTO, PTW, PUWER, LOLER).
• Maintain safe systems of work, RAMS, and support ISO/BSI audit requirements.
• Oversee facilities maintenance and drive high standards of 5S and housekeeping.

Ensure accurate, timely maintenance reporting to support operational control and decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Proven technical knowledge in mechanical/electrical ie. City & Guilds, NVQ, Apprentice trained, multi skilled electrical/mechanical.
• HNC/HND in Engineering.
• ILM or NVQ Team leading certificate.
• IOSH managing safely certificate.
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma certification, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven experience as a Manager within a manufacturing environment
• Strong Team-oriented leadership, organisational and communication skills
• Computer literate in Microsoft applications including SAP.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated success in reducing downtime and improving equipment reliability.
• Understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance practices.

If you are interested in applying for the position, we want to hear from you.