Engineering Manager

Summary of the role

As Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing engineering and operational performance, ensuring processes run efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively. You’ll be responsible for leading teams, improving systems, and maintaining strong supplier relationships to support seamless operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop engineering and operational teams to achieve performance targets
• Drive continuous improvement across logistics, warehouse, and supply chain processes
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate effectively to deliver value
• Oversee materials management to ensure efficiency and availability
• Implement and optimise systems
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and operational standards
• Support strategic initiatives to improve productivity and reduce costs

About you

• Proven experience in an Engineering Manager or similar leadership role
• Strong background in logistics, warehouse, or supply chain operations
• Skilled in vendor negotiation and supplier management
• Experience using ERP systems (IFS preferred)
• A confident, personable leader who motivates and develops teams
• Results-driven with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively

Package & benefits

• Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience)
• Working Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 4:45pm | Friday 08:00am - 3:45pm (39hrs a week)
• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays