Engineering Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Norwich
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Maintenance Strategy Technical Leadership People Management Health and Safety Compliance Capital Expenditure Management Risk Assessment Planned Maintenance

FULL DESCRIPTION

Engineering Manager

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Fishergate, Norwich, NR3 1SJ

Salary: Competitive within the local market

Type: Permanent - Full-time

Closing date: 17/05/2026

Job reference: SWUKFGHAPEM-24112025B

About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

The Operations team at Fishergate have an exciting role for an Engineering Manager to join the team and contribute to the continued success of the business following recent, significant capital investment. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and implementing the site's maintenance strategy for both planned and preventative maintenance. They will line manage the Engineering Team, providing technical leadership and supporting skills development/knowledge within the team. Through collaboration with their direct team, the post holder will establish and maintain a high performing team achieving both maximum labour efficiency and enabling productivity output while ensuring the team work to the highest standards of safety and quality.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Driving a culture of health and safety within the Plant by acting as a role model, ensuring that risk assessments and safe systems of work in area of responsibility are up to date.
  • Making sure all the plants Compliance is up to date and remedial actions are completed.
  • Taking an active role in the development of the maintenance strategy for the site and to ensure this is implemented within the Plant within the appropriate timescales, budget and resource constraints.
  • Providing technical leadership for all capital expenditure and projects including undertaking preliminary studies to establish the likely cost of engineering projects and the subsequent planning, organising and management of such projects.
  • Full people management responsibility for the site-based Engineering Team.
  • Ensure effective communication processes are in place to keep employees up to date with business performance and to ensure opportunities for giving and receiving feedback.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
  • Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
  • Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

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