Engineering manager

Engineering Manager
Location: Wrexham
Salary: up to £56k per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Contract Type: Permanent

The Opportunity:
A well-established and expanding manufacturer in the Wrexham area is looking to appoint an experienced Site Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team. This is a key leadership role within a fast-paced production environment, offering both strategic responsibility and hands-on involvement.
The ideal candidate will be a multi-skilled engineer with strong leadership capabilities and a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Why Join?
This business offers a competitive total reward package including:

1. Enhanced pension contribution (10%)
2. Private health insurance (family cover)
3. 28 days holiday including bank holidays
4. Excellent opportunities for continued professional development
5. Supportive and forward-thinking working culture with real career progression prospects

Role Responsibilities:
As Site Engineering Manager, you'll play a vital role in ensuring engineering operations are safe, efficient, and aligned with business goals. Your core duties will include:

1. Leading and developing a team of shift engineers through mentoring, appraisals, and performance management
2. Overseeing the delivery of planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support
3. Ensuring compliance with all site health and safety requirements
4. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimise plant performance and energy use
5. Coordinating with contractors and third-party engineers on-site
6. Supporting the integration of new equipment and technologies
7. Working collaboratively with technical and project teams to maintain audit-readiness and production efficiency
8. Managing team workload, capacity planning, and resourcing effectively
9. Building strong working relationships across departments to ensure alignment and results

What We're Looking For:
Essential:

1. Proven experience in a similar engineering leadership role
2. Time-served multi-skilled engineer (electrical or mechanical)
3. Ability to manage, motivate, and develop technical teams
4. Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
5. Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach when needed.

Desirable:

1. Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG
2. Familiarity with lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies