Engineering Manager
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Machines Manufacturer
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Warwickshire, UK
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Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
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Up to £75.000 + Benefits
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Direct Reports: 4 Production Technicians + 3 Engineers
We are working with an established Machines Manufacturing company based in Warwickshire, UK.
They are recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join their team.
In return for a salary in the region £60.000 - £75.000 along with excellent employment benefits.
The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and developing the site engineering team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day engineering activities.
This is a hands-on role, requiring strong electrical expertise and the ability to respond to machinery breakdowns, fault-finding, and continuous improvement activities on the shop floor.
The role combines technical leadership with practical engineering support to ensure maximum machine uptime, safety, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities include:
Engineering & Maintenance
- Provide hands-on engineering support across production machinery and site services
- Lead fault-finding and repair of electrical, mechanical, and control system breakdowns
- Support preventative and planned maintenance schedules
- Ensure rapid response to breakdowns to minimise downtime
- Work directly on machinery, installations, upgrades, and modifications
Team Leadership & Management
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Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 engineers
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Allocate workload and prioritise engineering tasks effectively
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Conduct toolbox talks, performance reviews, and ongoing skills development
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Lead by example through active involvement on the shop floor
Continuous Improvement
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Identify and implement improvements to equipment reliability and performance
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Support root cause analysis and corrective actions following recurring faults
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Drive best practices in maintenance standards and engineering processes
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Health, Safety & Compliance
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Ensure all engineering activities comply with health & safety regulations
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Promote a strong safety culture within the engineering team
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Ensure machinery and systems comply with relevant legislation and standards
Liaison & Communication
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Work closely with Production, Operations, and other departments
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Communicate clearly with stakeholders during breakdowns and improvement projects
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Support contractors and external suppliers where required
Requirements:
Essential:
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Strong electrical engineering background (electrical bias preferred)
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Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
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Hands-on experience with machinery, breakdowns, and fault-finding
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Experience leading or supervising an engineering team
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Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
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Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Desirable:
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Electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent)
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PLC fault-finding experience
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Experience with continuous improvement or lean manufacturing principles
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Personal Attributes
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Practical, hands-on approach — not desk-based
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Calm under pressure during breakdown situations
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Strong leadership presence on the shop floor
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Organised, proactive, and results-driven
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Able to motivate and develop others
How To Apply:
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Contact: Michal Andrejczuk
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01527917909
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Job reference number: 2450
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If you would like to find out more, simply click apply.
This position is commutable from: Worcester, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Solihull, Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon and Evesham.
Relevant Job Titles: Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Team Leader, Maintenance Supervisor, Controls Engineer, Senior Controls Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Manager, Automation Engineer, Automation Team Leader, Senior Automation Engineer, Automation Lead, Lead Controls Engineer, Principal Engineer, Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager, Engineering Supervisor.
All applicants must live in the UK and be eligible to work and live in the UK. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.
Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.
Axion Recruitment is working as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.