Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager - Skelmersdale Full-time | Permanent | Up to £71,500 | Days-based Role

Due to succession planning, we're looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a Global Manufacturing Company to take full responsibility for the engineering function at our Skelmersdale Manufacturing site.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive safety, performance, and reliability across a 24/ 5 operation - while leading a skilled and supportive team.

What You'll Be Doing as Engineering Manager

• Responsible for the full site engineering strategy for a large Manufacturing Site near Skelmersdale
• Leading a team of 14 engineers (Team Leaders, Planner & Engineers) across Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance disciplines
• Managing a c.£1.3m R&M budget and supporting Capex projects worth over £3.5m
• Driving a proactive safety culture, including permit systems and lockout/ tagout
• Overseeing asset management and reliability-centred maintenance
• Improving maintenance planning and execution to meet production goals
• Collaborating with senior leadership to justify Capex spend and ROI
• Building trust and engagement across the team

  What We're Looking For in The Engineering Manager

  • Proven experience in engineering leadership (electrical or mechanical)
  • Engineering Management experience within a continuous production or manufacturing environment with responsibility for a site / factory
  • Strong background in safety and compliance, alongside Reliability / CBM (Condition-based maintenance) Maintenance Strategy
  • Experience managing R&M budgets and capital projects
  • Comfortable working with a mix of older and newer equipment
  • Confident communicator who leads by example
  • Formal qualifications (e.g. HNC) are welcome but not essential - your experience and leadership style matter most

    What You'll Get as the Engineering Manager

    • Salary up to £71,500
    • Generous pension scheme
    • 24 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
    • Healthcare cash plan (dental, optical, etc.)
    • Life assurance policy
    • Cycle to work scheme
    • Free on-site parking
    • Career development and internal promotion opportunities
    • A respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive

      We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

      If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

      To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com

      Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales