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Engineering Manager

Isle of Lewis
8 months ago
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Alongside a strong base salary of up to £60,000, the successful Engineering Manager will receive 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), which will increase with service, up to 37 days. In addition to this, you will receive a company pension scheme, company share plan, private medical insurance, sickness and injury scheme, service related awards, ill health income protection and a bonus up to 10%. In addition to this, the company offers a fantastic opportunity for training and progression.

The company is a globally operating Chemical Manufacturer, which supplies raw materials to most industries. This particular site employs around 80 people, and is a cGMP graded facility which focuses on Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Nutrition & Health) - based on the Isle of Lewis (Scotland).

Accountabilities of the Engineering Manager:

  • The Engineering Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategies, ensuring site equipment reliability and performance meet planned production levels, within budget.
  • You ensure effective training and development of the team, as well as training and development of staff with respect to utilities operations.
  • The Engineering Manager is responsible for managing utilities operations - including steam, water and air, which enable all site operations to operate efficiently.
  • The Engineering Manager will supervise the maintenance of asset condition, availability and performance at maintenance target levels through effective strategies, performance monitoring and utility efficiency.
  • Direct responsibility for a team of 7, including a coordinator, 5 craftsmen on both day shift and call out roster and a planner.
  • You will carry out reactive and Planned Maintenance (PPMs) including hazardous and ATEX areas.

    The successful Engineering Manager will:
  • Be educated to degree level in an Eng. discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, E&I, Process) - Electrical / E&I desired.
  • Electrical / Instrumentation experience is highly beneficial.
  • Strong Eng. maintenance background and management experience within a relevant industry - Chemical / Process Manufacturing - COMAH desired.

    Please apply directly for this Engineering Manager position

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