About this role
This permanent Engineering Manager role in Swindon involves managing the maintenance, compliance and performance of critical systems, leading a team to ensure safe, reliable operations. Responsibilities include managing specialist contracts to ensure compliance and service quality, overseeing the PPM programme and plant reliability, supervising statutory compliance maintenance with accurate documentation, and contributing to asset lifecycle planning and risk identification. You will also support capital projects, manage technical specifications, and provide leadership, training and development to the engineering team, deputising for senior management and coordinating with other teams. The role requires mechanical engineering qualifications, experience as an Authorised Person for mechanical systems, knowledge of process equipment, familiarity with CAFM or asset management systems, and leadership skills.
Job Description
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Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Manager
Location: Swindon, Whiltshire
Contract: Permanent, Full Time - 37.5 hours, Monday-Friday
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum + Benefits
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to oversee mechanical systems at a large, complex site. You'll manage the maintenance, compliance, and performance of critical systems, leading a team to ensure safe, reliable operations.
Responsibilities:
- Manage specialist contracts, ensuring compliance and service quality.
- Oversee PPM programme and ensure plant reliability.
- Supervise statutory compliance maintenance and ensure accurate documentation.
- Contribute to asset lifecycle planning and risk identification.
- Support capital projects and manage technical specifications.
- Provide leadership, training, and development to the engineering team.
- Deputise for senior management and coordinate with other teams.
What You'll Need:
- Mechanical engineering qualifications (experience in regulated environments).
- Experience as an Authorised Person for mechanical systems.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including process equipment.
- Familiarity with CAFM or asset management systems.
- Leadership and team management skills.
Why Join Us:
- Competitive salary up to £65k + benefits.
- Lead in a technically challenging, high-impact environment.
- Opportunity for career growth and development.
Please get in contact ASAP