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Engineering Manager

Job Posted: 14 minutes ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sandwich, Kent

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location: Sandwich, Kent
Contract: Permanent
Rate: DOE
Hours: Two shifts (5am–3pm / 3pm–1am), primarily early shift with flexibility to cover late shift for sickness and absence

Our Client is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee the maintenance and smooth operation of their automated manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on leadership role managing a small team and ensuring production runs efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities:

  * Take full responsibility for maintenance and running of automated lines.

  * Manage and lead a small engineering team.

  * Procure and maintain spare parts for breakdowns (gearboxes, relays, heating elements).

  * Disinfect and descale lines as required.

  * Manufacture spare parts using workshop equipment (e.g., lathe).

  * Provide out-of-hours telephone support for shift leaders to resolve breakdowns.

  * Cover shift leader holidays and sickness when needed.

  * Ensure compliance with health & safety and food safety procedures.

Requirements:

  * Strong mechanical engineering background with hands on maintenance experience.

  * Skilled in working with conveyor, packing, and filling machinery.

  * Ability to perform routine maintenance, PPM, and emergency repairs.

  * Welding and fabrication experience desirable.

  * Leadership skills and ability to manage a small team.

  * Flexible to work across shifts when required.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive engineer looking to step into a leadership role and eventually succeed the current Engineering Manager.

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