Engineering Manager

Maesteg

To £60k depending on experience

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager to join an established manufacturer supporting a range of industries including Education, Health, Commercial and Residential

They are a leader in their field and are committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability,

The successful candidate will be leading the engineering function, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. You will be responsible for quality, people management, and performance, supporting the Operations Director and Senior Leadership Team in delivering engineering strategies for the site. Additionally you will develop strategies to meet KPIs and maintain equipment proactively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Health, Safety & Environment:
• Enforce safety standards and manage incident reporting.
• Oversee equipment checks and promote energy efficiency.
• Train and communicate health, safety, and environmental issues.
• Quality:
• Ensure process controls and equipment maintenance meet standards.
• Support complaint investigations and product trials.
• People Management:
• Develop team structure and manage scheduling.
• Coach team members and apply HR processes.
• Identify training needs and foster positive relations.
• Performance & Cost Management:
• Improve equipment performance and manage budgets.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and oversee inventory.
• Lead capital programs and stay updated on technology.

The Person:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Degree in engineering; professional qualifications (e.g., Prince2) are desirable.
• IOSH Managing Safely / NEBOSH General Certificate is a plus.
• Electrical/mechanical qualifications or time-served apprenticeship.
• Leadership, budget control, and project management skills.