Job Title: Engineering Manager
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong safety-first mindset, promoting health, safety and environmental excellence across all engineering and maintenance activities.
Main Responsibilities:
* Leadership: Manage, coach and develop a multi-skilled engineering and maintenance team, building strong internal capability.
* Maintenance Planning: Plan, oversee and optimise all preventative and reactive maintenance activities to minimise plant downtime and ensure operational continuity.
* Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing Lean Six Sigma, 5 S and best-practice engineering standards.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, safety, HR, finance and project teams to deliver effective engineering support.
* Project Management: Support capital projects, long-term asset strategy, contractor management and plant upgrades.
* Reporting and Compliance: Monitor and report on KPIs, maintenance performance and ensure strict compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
* Financial Management: Control engineering budgets, optimise resource allocation and contribute to strategic planning.
Requirements:
* Proven Experience: Proven engineering management experience in a heavy industrial or heavy plant environment.
* Qualifications: Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a similar Engineering Management or Senior Maintenance leadership role. A recognised qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering, or a Fitter trade background with demonstrated leadership progression.
* Skills: Strong leadership, team development and communication skills with a practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving. Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning, asset management and engineering compliance.
* Legislation and Methodologies: Practical understanding of engineering legislation and modern maintenance methodologies (e.g. RCM, TPM, CBM).
* Capital Projects: Proven track record in delivering capital projects and managing third-party contractors.
* Commercial Acumen: Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
* Continuous Improvement: Certification or practical experience with Lean Six Sigma, or a demonstrable track record in driving continuous improvement initiatives.