Engineering Manager

Alongside a strong base salary of up to £60,000, the successful Engineering Manager will receive 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), which will increase with service, up to 37 days. In addition to this, you will receive a company pension scheme, company share plan, private medical insurance, sickness and injury scheme, service related awards, ill health income protection and a bonus up to 10%. In addition to this, the company offers a fantastic opportunity for training and progression.

The company is a globally operating Chemical Manufacturer, which supplies raw materials to most industries. This particular site employs around 80 people, and is a cGMP graded facility which focuses on Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Nutrition & Health) – based on the Isle of Lewis (Scotland).

Accountabilities of the Engineering Manager:
• The Engineering Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategies, ensuring site equipment reliability and performance meet planned production levels, within budget.
• You ensure effective training and development of the team, as well as training and development of staff with respect to utilities operations.
• The Engineering Manager is responsible for managing utilities operations – including steam, water and air, which enable all site operations to operate efficiently.
• The Engineering Manager will supervise the maintenance of asset condition, availability and performance at maintenance target levels through effective strategies, performance monitoring and utility efficiency.
• Direct responsibility for a team of 7, including a coordinator, 5 craftsmen on both day shift and call out roster and a planner.
• You will carry out reactive and Planned Maintenance (PPMs) including hazardous and ATEX areas.

The successful Engineering Manager will:
• Be educated to degree level in an Eng. discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, E&I, Process) – Electrical / E&I desired.
• Electrical / Instrumentation experience is highly beneficial.
• Strong Eng. maintenance background and management experience within a relevant industry – Chemical / Process Manufacturing – COMAH desired.

Please apply directly for this Engineering Manager position.


  • Location: Isle of Lewis, Scotland
  • Salary: £55000.00 - £60000.00 per annum
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: E3 Recruitment
  • Posted: 14-Jan-2025
  • Posted on: careers4a.com