Engineering Manager

Branta Recruitment are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a multi-disciplined team of engineers, delivering high standards of maintenance, safety, and operational performance across a number of sites in the Hexham area.

This is a leadership role with primary responsibility for managing day-to-day engineering activities, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, and driving a proactive culture of safety and reliability across all assets and systems.

You’ll work closely with on-site teams, contractors, and senior management to plan and deliver maintenance programmes, optimise asset performance, and ensure seamless site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of multi-skilled engineers across several sites.

• Oversee the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance activities.

• Ensure all works are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with company and statutory requirements.

• Manage budgets, contractors, and service providers to achieve operational excellence.

• Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes and standards.

• Support and enforce Health & Safety compliance, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.

• Provide technical support and act as the escalation point for complex maintenance issues.

About You

• Time-served Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (essential).

• Proven experience in an engineering leadership role – ideally within Facilities Management, Maintenance, or Manufacturing.

• Strong understanding of building services, plant, and asset management.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Solid working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance standards.

• Flexible, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities across a mobile remit.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Fantastic pension scheme.

• Company vehicle or allowance.

• Excellent opportunities for progression and professional development.

• Supportive, team-focused working environment.

If you are interested apply online today or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Recruitment for a confidential conversation.