Posted 20 July, 2026
Engineering Manager
Escape Recruitment Serv Ltd
East Linton, SCT, GB
Full Time
Job Description
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\n About You\n
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join a major industrial manufacturing operation in East Lothian.
\nThis 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.
\nWorking 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.
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- Lead all mechanical and electrical maintenance activities \n
- Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve reliability and performance \n
- Manage maintenance budgets and capital expenditure projects \n
- Drive health, safety and environmental excellence \n
- Lead plant shutdown planning and execution \n
- Utilise CMMS systems to optimise maintenance effectiveness \n
- Drive root cause analysis and defect elimination initiatives \n
- Develop and mentor engineering teams \n
- Manage contractors and external suppliers \n
- Support continuous improvement and operational excellence programmes \n
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- Engineering Degree required \n
- NEBOSH qualified \n
- Significant experience within heavy industrial manufacturing \n
- Proven maintenance leadership experience \n
- Experience managing large engineering teams \n
- Strong budget management experience \n
- Knowledge of CMMS systems \n
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills \n
- Experience leading change and continuous improvement initiatives \n
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- Senior leadership position \n
- Significant operational influence \n
- Opportunity to shape long-term engineering strategy \n
- Career development opportunities \n
- bonus scheme \n
- Car/car allowance \n
Apply now for a confidential discussion.
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