Engineering Manager

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Engineering Manager for our Client based in Tewkesbury

As Engineering / Maintenance Manager, you’ll lead the maintenance function to keep buildings, facilities and production equipment operating safely, reliably and efficiently. You’ll shape a preventative maintenance culture, reduce downtime, manage budgets and contractors, and act as the vital link between engineering, production teams and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance: Plan and deliver robust PM programs to prevent unexpected breakdowns.
• Data & Improvement: Analyse maintenance data, identify trends, improve processes and optimise performance. Report KPIs, departmental focus and potential risks monthly to the Board/SMT.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, supervise and motivate the maintenance team. Ensure the department is structured to support key operational functions.
• Maintenance Operations: Develop and implement maintenance strategies, procedures and standards; oversee repairs, upkeep and installations.
• Engagement: Work closely with site departments daily to drive performance, quality and efficiency through continuous improvement.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety policies, procedures and regulatory standards.
• Asset & Facility Upkeep: Maintain maximum equipment efficiency while protecting facility standards.
• Budget & Cost Control: Manage budgets, procurement and costs while maintaining operational performance.
• Contractor Management: Control contractor performance, quality, budgets and safety.
• Support & Mentoring: Coach and support engineers with fault-finding, upgrades and best practice.
• Operational Resilience: Ensure resources are in place to react to out-of-hours breakdowns and minimise downtime.

What You’ll Bring

• Technical Proficiency: Strong electrical and mechanical understanding; strategic thinker with excellent organisation and time management.
• Problem Solving: Confident diagnosing root causes and implementing effective solutions under pressure.
• Leadership & People Skills: Ability to motivate a diverse team and build strong working relationships across departments.
• Project / Design Skills: Experience using design/visualisation tools such as AutoCAD.
• Administration: Competent in budgeting, procurement, reporting and maintenance scheduling software.
• Flexibility: A flexible approach to working hours, supporting operational needs.

Hours

45 hours per week. Usual start time 7.30/8pm

Benefits

Group Life (Death In Service) at 3 x Annual Salary after probation

• Private Medical Insurance with AXA after probation
• Enhanced health & wellbeing cashback scheme with Simply Health from 3 months
• Enhanced pension: 6.5% employee minimum, 7.0% employer contribution under Salary Exchange7