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Engineering Manager

E3 RecruitmentElstow, Bedford🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 6 Jun 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As an Engineering Manager at a global leader, you'll shape the future of reliability-led maintenance and lead a dynamic team, enjoying excellent growth opportunities and a competitive salary. This role is ideal for experienced engineering leaders passionate about driving continuous improvement and developing high-performing teams. Apply now to make a significant impact and advance your career.

Quick Overview

Salary
£58k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global, market-leading manufacturing group at a key stage in its journey towards world-class engineering maintenance, and asset reliability. The site is strengthening its engineering leadership team to help shape and deliver the next phase of its development. The business is seeking a Engineering Manager with proven experience in improving reliability, embedding best-practice maintenance strategies, and developing high-performing engineering teams. What's in it for you as Engineering Manager

  • Salary: Up to £58,000 per annum
  • Bonus: Annual performance-related bonus
  • Working hours: Monday to Friday, days only with flexible start/finish
  • Pension: Double-figure employer contribution / matched pension up to 10%
  • Benefits: Healthcare package, cycle-to-work scheme, retail discounts and more
  • Development: Ongoing training and career progression, including leadership and H&S development
  • Stability: Join a well-established, international manufacturer with long-term investment plans
  • You will lead all engineering and maintenance activities on site, playing a central role in continuing the operation as a proactive, reliability-led maintenance culture.

Key responsibilities of the Engineering Manager:

  • Leading and developing a multi-disciplinary engineering team
  • Driving asset reliability through CBM, asset care strategies and RCM
  • Implementing and optimising PPM, TPM and CMMS systems
  • Improving plant performance through data-led continuous improvement
  • Supporting planned CAPEX and engineering projects
  • Managing maintenance budgets and ensuring EHS compliance
  • Working closely with operations to deliver sustainable performance improvements

What you need to apply for the Engineering Manager role:

  • You will be an experienced engineering leader from a manufacturing environment, with a track record of supporting sites on the journey towards world-class manufacturing and reliability.
  • A Mechanical or Electrical engineering qualification (Level 3 or above)
  • Proven experience improving reliability using CBM, RCM and asset care strategies
  • Experience leading and developing multi-skilled engineering teams
  • Strong knowledge of maintenance best practice and EHS standards

In return, you will be offered a truly varied role within a dynamic and a fast-paced business, providing opportunities to develop your skill sets and progress your career as an Engineering Manager

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