Engineering Manager (Manufacturing)
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Engineering Manager (Manufacturing)

Employer: Interaction Recruitment Location: Wellingborough Salary: £60000 - £65000/annum
Posted on
9/18/2026
Employment Type
Permanent
Job Reference
225626375

Job Description

Engineering Manager (Manufacturing)

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

andnbsp;andpound;60,000 - andpound;65,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Monday to Friday, Days andnbsp;| 37.5 Hours | Permanent

The Opportunity

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing and recycling business that is continuing to invest heavily in its operations, people, and sustainable growth.

As Engineering Manager, you'll take ownership of the maintenance function at a busy processing facility, leading a team of engineers and driving reliability, performance, and continuous improvement across the site.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader looking to influence site strategy, develop a high-performing team, and make a real impact within a growing business.

What's on Offer?

  • andpound;60,000 - andpound;65,000 Basic Salary
  • Annual Bonus Scheme
  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Enhanced Pension (6% Employer Contribution)
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Life Assurance (4x Salary)
  • Long Service Awards
  • Genuine Autonomy to Shape Engineering Strategy
  • Excellent Training andamp; Development Opportunities

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor and develop a team of maintenance engineers
  • Drive a proactive preventative maintenance culture
  • Oversee all planned and reactive maintenance activities
  • Manage engineering budgets and maintenance expenditure
  • Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with statutory inspections and Health andamp; Safety regulations
  • Manage engineering stores and critical spare parts
  • Support equipment upgrades, capital projects and new installations
  • Manage external contractors and suppliers
  • Improve plant reliability, efficiency and overall site performance

About You

You'll ideally have experience as an Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Engineering Supervisor, Reliability Manager or similar within a manufacturing, recycling, production, process, or heavy industrial environment.

You will also possess:

  • Strong engineering leadership experience
  • Knowledge of PLC fault finding and diagnostics
  • Experience managing maintenance budgets and KPIs
  • Familiarity with CMMS/Maintenance Management Systems
  • Excellent communication and people-management skills
  • A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Engineering Manager looking for a new challenge within a growing and forward-thinking manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.

Reegan Turney Interaction Recruitment

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