Orange Recruitment are looking for an experienced engineering leader to join a large-scale manufacturing operation in a key site leadership position focused on equipment reliability, operational performance and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will play a central role in keeping operations running efficiently while helping shape long-term engineering and maintenance strategy across the site. This is a highly visible role offering strong long-term stability, excellent career progression and the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing industrial operation.
Key Responsibilities
Leading maintenance and engineering activities across the site to ensure maximum equipment uptime and operational efficiency
Developing proactive maintenance strategies focused on reliability, performance and reduced downtime
Managing and mentoring maintenance technicians and engineering support teams
Driving preventative and predictive maintenance initiatives across plant equipment and infrastructure
Supporting breakdown response, fault diagnosis and root cause investigations
Identifying opportunities to improve plant reliability, maintenance performance and operational output
Managing maintenance planning, spare parts control and contractor coordination
Supporting engineering improvement projects and equipment upgrades
Monitoring maintenance KPIs, downtime trends and reliability metrics
Ensuring all engineering activities are completed in line with safety, compliance and operational standards
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and production operations
Ideal Background
Previous experience leading maintenance or engineering operations within manufacturing or industrial environments
Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical and production systems
Experience managing technical teams within fast-paced operational environments
Strong preventative maintenance and equipment reliability knowledgeExperience using CMMS and maintenance planning systems
Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
Hands‑on approach with strong problem‑solving capability
Engineering qualification, apprenticeship or relevant technical background advantageous
Why Apply
Senior leadership position within a busy manufacturing environment
Strong long-term career prospects
Opportunity to lead reliability and performance improvement projects
High level of autonomy and operational influence
Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
Modern production environment with ongoing investment
Competitive salary and benefits package
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