Engineering Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join a major industrial manufacturing operation in East Lothian. This is a key leadership position responsible for driving plant reliability, maintenance performance, safety standards and continuous improvement across a large-scale 24/7 manufacturing facility. Working as part of the senior management team, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage maintenance budgets, oversee major shutdown programmes and develop long-term asset management strategies. Key Responsibilities Lead all mechanical and electrical maintenance activities Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve reliability and performance Manage maintenance budgets and capital expenditure projects Drive health, safety and environmental excellence Lead plant shutdown planning and execution Utilise CMMS systems to optimise maintenance effectiveness Drive root cause analysis and defect elimination initiatives Develop and mentor engineering teams Manage contractors and external suppliers Support continuous improvement and operational excellence programmes About You Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification (apprenticeship) NEBOSH qualified Significant experience within heavy industrial manufacturing Proven maintenance leadership experience Experience managing large engineering teams Strong budget management experience Knowledge of CMMS systems Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience leading change and continuous improvement initiatives What's On Offer Senior leadership position Significant operational influence Opportunity to shape long-term engineering strategy Career development opportunities bonus scheme Car/car allowanceApply now for a confidential discussion