Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager Salary: £62,800 The Role We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and develop a high-performing engineering function within a fast-paced distribution environment. This role is responsible for the overall management of a multi-skilled engineering team, ensuring maximum equipment availability, operational continuity, and delivery against departmental KPIs. You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, maintain statutory compliance, and build a culture focused on performance, accountability, and reliability. This is a leadership position that requires both strategic oversight and operational involvement. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Department Management Lead, manage and motivate the engineering department. Ensure delivery of departmental objectives and KPIs. Develop Engineering Team Leaders and support structured development plans. Conduct effective briefings and departmental presentations. Promote a results-driven, accountable team culture. Manage workload planning and resource allocation across the function. Maintenance Strategy & Operational Reliability Develop and manage a robust Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategy in line with manufacturer recommendations. Ensure rapid and effective fault response aligned to operational requirements. Oversee rectification of electrical, mechanical, control, pneumatic and hydraulic faults (via internal or external resource). Ensure site protection standards are maintained, including fire protection systems and fixed wire installations. Ensure all technical documentation and engineering drawings remain up to date. Plan maintenance requirements for future business projects and expansion. Budget & Financial Control Set and manage departmental budgets in line with company procedures. Forecast future financial year expenditure. Attend monthly finance meetings and manage cost control effectively. Source and benchmark suppliers to ensure competitive pricing for spares and services. Maintain accurate spares stock holding and auditing processes. Continuous Improvement & Performance Analyse monthly performance data and identify improvement opportunities. Drive operational efficiency and process improvements. Minimise major equipment failures impacting productivity and customer fulfilment. Reduce reliance on specialist third-party breakdown support through capability building. Maintain high levels of staff engagement and commitment. Compliance & Governance Ensure full compliance with statutory legislation and health & safety standards. Oversee risk assessments and safe systems of work. Ensure all reporting, payroll, and administrative requirements are completed accurately. Technical Knowledge & Experience Essential: HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Proven experience in a leadership or management role within an engineering function. Strong background in operational or distribution environments. Demonstrated track record of driving process improvement. Experience managing departmental budgets. Strong fault-finding knowledge across electrical, mechanical, control, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Ability to analyse data and produce detailed performance reports. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Confident using Word, Excel (including basic formulas), and PowerPoint. Desirable: Knowledge of supply chain operations (inbound, outbound, distribution, ecommerce). Experience sourcing and benchmarking suppliers. Strong influencing and change management capability. Measures of Success Reduced equipment downtime and major failure incidents. Strong control of departmental budget. High equipment reliability and site operational continuity. Effective spares stock accuracy and cost control. Positive employee engagement and team performance. Delivery against productivity and customer service metrics.