Our client is an international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene and facility service solutions across multiple sectors operating across the UK.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

We are recruiting for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and develop a multi-skilled engineering team within a fast-paced industrial environment. This role will focus on driving maintenance performance, improving equipment reliability, supporting operational efficiency, and leading a strong people-focused engineering culture.
The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who leads from the front, builds strong relationships with teams, and takes ownership without the need for close supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop the engineering and maintenance function to support operational and business objectives

• Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and continuous improvement activities

• Drive improvements in equipment reliability, uptime, and overall operational effectiveness

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies, legislation, and engineering best practices

• Manage engineering budgets, resources, suppliers, and maintenance planning activities

• Support installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of production equipment and site infrastructure

• Develop maintenance schedules and continuous improvement initiatives to improve performance and efficiency

• Lead and support engineering staff through coaching, training, performance management, and development

• Investigate breakdowns and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime and improve working practices

• Work closely with production teams to support operational performance and lean manufacturing culture

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Proven engineering leadership and management experience within an industrial, manufacturing, production, or process environment

• Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams

• Engineering qualifications

• Health & Safety knowledge with NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications preferred

• Experience managing maintenance operations, budgets, and engineering performance

• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to lead proactively and remain visible and engaged with the engineering team on-site

Desirable Skills:

• Experience within laundry, manufacturing, process, forces, or military engineering environments

• Boiler or steam system experience

• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience

• Knowledge of ERP systems and CMMS software

• Financial and budget management experience

• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office packages

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary package

• Performance-related bonus scheme

• Pension contribution scheme

• Private healthcare

• Life assurance

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays

• Long-term progression opportunities within a business that values succession planning and internal development

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.