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Site Engineering Manager - Manufacturing Site Leadership
Location: Nr Wigan, UK
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: Up to £71,500 | Days

A Global Manufacturing Leader is seeking a dynamic Site Engineering Manager to take charge of engineering operations at the Manufacturing Site near Wigan.

This is a pivotal leadership role focused on driving safety, reliability, and performance across a busy 24/5 manufacturing site.

Your Role as Site Engineering Manager

Develop and execute the site-wide engineering strategy for a high-output manufacturing plant.
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of 14 engineers, including planners and team leads.
Oversee a circa £1.25M maintenance budget and support multi-million-pound capital projects.
Promote a proactive safety-first culture, including permit-to-work and lockout/tagout systems.
Enhance asset reliability through condition-based and preventive maintenance.
Improve planning and execution of maintenance to align with production targets.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders to justify capital investments and ROI.
Foster a culture of trust, engagement, and continuous improvement.What You'll Bring as Site Engineering Manager

Proven Engineering leadership within a manufacturing or continuous production setting.
Strong understanding of mechanical or electrical systems and compliance standards.
Experience managing budgets and delivering capital projects.
Skilled in reliability-centred maintenance and working with diverse equipment.
Confident communicator with a hands-on leadership style.
Formal qualifications (e.g. HNC) are valued but not essential-your experience and impact matter most.What's in It for You as Site Engineering Manager

Salary up to £71,500
Excellent pension scheme
24 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
Healthcare cash plan (dental, optical, etc.)
Life assurance
Cycle to work scheme
Free on-site parking
Career progression and internal development opportunities
Inclusive and respectful workplace cultureWe welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and empowered team.

Ready to lead with purpose in Wigan? Apply today and make your mark.

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