Engineering Manager – Hands-On
bright-search · Preston, England ·
Salary: £55,000 per annum — flat salary Hours: 07:00–16:00 or 08:00–17:00 Rota: Tuesday to Saturday days Employment: Permanent, full-time We are recruiting a hands-on Engineering Manager for an established food-manufacturing operation in Weeton, Lancashire.
This position involves managing a small engineering team of approximately three engineers while remaining actively involved in maintenance, electrical fault-finding, breakdown response and improving equipment reliability.
It could represent an excellent first Engineering Manager opportunity for an experienced Engineering Team Leader, Engineering Supervisor or Senior Multi-Skilled Engineer who has already supervised, supported or developed other engineers.
This is a practical, hands-on engineering position—not a predominantly office-based management role. The role You will be responsible for: Managing, supporting and developing a team of approximately three engineers. Planning and prioritising daily engineering and maintenance activities.
Coaching junior engineers and developing their technical capabilities. Providing hands-on electrical and mechanical engineering support. Diagnosing faults and resolving breakdowns efficiently. Supporting planned preventive maintenance activities.
Improving plant reliability, equipment performance and engineering standards. Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime. Ensuring all engineering work is completed safely and in accordance with food-manufacturing and hygiene standards.
Supporting continuous-improvement and equipment-development projects. Maintaining appropriate engineering records and managing outstanding work. Stepping in to support the engineering operation as and when reasonably required.
Essential experience Applicants must have: Strong multi-skilled maintenance engineering experience. Recognised electrical engineering qualifications, preferably relating to manufacturing or industrial electrical engineering.
Strong practical electrical fault-finding ability. Experience within an industrial, manufacturing or production environment. Previous experience managing, supervising, leading or developing engineers.