About The Role We are looking for an Experienced Engineering Manager to join our team at our Howden Site to work any 5 out of 6 days Monday to Saturday. Main responsibilities: Work with VP of Operations to effectively plan workload and job allocation, ensuring tasks are completed in order of priority Act as a point of call in regards to facilities and maintenance subjects Work with departmental managers to ensure repairs or planned work to machinery is carried out with minimal disruption to operations Liaise with suppliers to ensure that the sufficient and relevant materials required for repairs and regeneration projects are purchased Ensure that repairs and building projects are completed to a high standard, in line with all relevant regulations Management of the departmental budget, monitoring weekly and periodical costs to ensure work remains compliant with budgets set Communicate effectively and with confidence to highlight achievements and any improvements required by implementing changes in working practice Effectively manage personnel within the team ensuring All team members are fully trained for the task assigned to them, arranging training as necessary. Disicpline is maintained on the shop floor Effective management of employee holidays and absences, arranging cover as required Overtime kept at a minimum and reduced, where possible All team members, as indivudalsd and collectively, are motivated to improve performance and output Motivate team members both as individuals and as a group to improve performance and output Monitor performance and output and highlight any areas of concern to senior management Planning and implementation of any long term projects or work to be completed during periods of shutdown Effectively analyze and respond to all situations that should arise in relation to site maintenance and production Ensure all members of the Maintenance team follow company policies and procedures at all times Proactively seek to reduce wastage and reduce costs where necessary within the company Adhere to stated policies and procedures regarding health and safety in the workplace and ensure adequate training is provided and proper use of permits to work is used Update and manage safe working procedures and task specific risk assessments in line with site policies and procedures Adhere to procedures regarding the proper use and care of equipment and materials associated with the role Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge in order to effectively perform the role Establishing an effective planned maintenance programme for plant, equipment, machinery and buildings for which the company has a responsibility About You Desired Skills & Knowledge: Proven experience in a managerial role within the manufacturing industry Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate, coach, develop, motivate and build effective relationships within teams Strong initiative – the ability to make decisions and follow them through to achieve a perceivable objective Competence with Microsoft Office and its relevant functions Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and conveyor systems Knowledge of building services and automated systems Ability to carry out dynamic Risk Assessments Experience of planning PPM’s and responding to reactive maintenance Ability to plan scheduled of inspection and testing Ability to work accurately under pressure Strong initiative and decision making abilities Good time management and team-working skills Engineering experience in manufacturing industry Educated to HNC or HND in a relevant engineering subject and hold current engineering certificates in the relevant fields Time served apprenticeship within Engineering