Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager Huddersfield £50,000+ DOE Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm Early Finish Fridays Due to an upcoming retirement, we're delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business in Huddersfield. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role with real influence across engineering, operations, and continuous improvement.Why Join as an Engineering Manager? Salary: £50,000+ per annum (negotiable depending on experience) Established, stable business with a strong reputation Opportunity to lead and shape a skilled technical team Hands-on role with strategic impact across the siteWorking Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday: Early finishThe Role As Engineering Manager, you'll take ownership of the site's engineering and technical functions, leading teams to ensure all equipment, services, and processes are maintained to the highest standards. This Engineering Manager position combines leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, supporting production to maximise efficiency, quality, and safety performance.Key Responsibilities Lead and develop Engineering and Technical teams via Team Leaders Oversee maintenance, equipment performance, and site services Drive continuous improvement initiatives (TPM, Lean, process optimisation) Support production to ensure efficient, high-quality output Manage workloads and prioritise engineering activities Work cross-functionally to successfully introduce new products into production Monitor KPIs and report performance to senior leadership Ensure compliance with quality standards (ISO 9001, BRCGS) and safety regulations Manage contractors and external suppliersAbout You To succeed as Engineering Manager, you will have: Proven experience in an engineering leadership role within manufacturing Strong people management and decision-making skills Hands-on engineering background (maintenance, equipment, site services) Experience with continuous improvement and root cause analysis Knowledge of ISO standards (BRCGS desirable) Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities A proactive, hands-on leadership styleYour Impact As Engineering Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping engineering performance across the business-driving improvements, developing people, and ensuring the site operates efficiently and safely. This Engineering Manager role offers real scope to make a lasting impact in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.Apply Now If you're a driven and experienced Engineering Manager looking for your next challenge in Huddersfield, we'd love to hear from you. HMIND INDHM