Engineering Manager
Location: Wrexham
Salary: up to £56k per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Contract Type: Permanent
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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.
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Why Join?
This business offers a competitive total reward package including:
* Enhanced pension contribution (10%)
* Private health insurance (family cover)
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays
* Excellent opportunities for continued professional development
* Supportive and forward-thinking working culture with real career progression prospects
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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:
* Leading and developing a team of shift engineers through mentoring, appraisals, and performance management
* Overseeing the delivery of planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support
* Ensuring compliance with all site health and safety requirements
* Driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimise plant performance and energy use
* Coordinating with contractors and third-party engineers on-site
* Supporting the integration of new equipment and technologies
* Working collaboratively with technical and project teams to maintain audit-readiness and production efficiency
* Managing team workload, capacity planning, and resourcing effectively
* Building strong working relationships across departments to ensure alignment and results
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What We're Looking For:
Essential:
* Proven experience in a similar engineering leadership role
* Time-served multi-skilled engineer (electrical or mechanical)
* Ability to manage, motivate, and develop technical teams
* Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
* Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach when needed.
Desirable:
* Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG
* Familiarity with lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
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