Engineering Manager, Bedford

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