Engineering Manager

<p>Job Description</p><br>Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.<br><p>Engineering ManagerNorwich £60,000 - £65,000 per annum </p><p>About the OpportunityAre you looking to step into a role where your expertise truly makes an impact? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation within the sustainable paper and packaging industry—an environment known for prioritising employee well-being, professional development and long-term growth.</p><p>This industry plays a vital role in driving innovation, reducing environmental impact, and supporting local communities. You’ll be part of a sector where continuous improvement, operational excellence, and sustainability are at the heart of everything.</p><p>The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to take a key leadership position within a well-invested manufacturing site. Following recent significant capital expenditure, you will help shape the future of site performance by leading and implementing a robust maintenance strategy covering both planned and preventative maintenance.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will manage a dedicated Engineering Team—driving technical excellence, supporting skills development, and ensuring the department consistently operates to the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational efficiency.</p><p>Your ability to build a high-performing team, optimise labour effectiveness and contribute to strong productivity output will directly support continued business success.</p><p>Main Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Champion a strong health & safety culture, acting as a role model and ensuring risk assessments and safe systems of work are regularly reviewed and up to date.</li><li>Ensure all site compliance requirements are maintained, with timely completion of remedial actions.</li><li>Play a key role in creating and delivering the site’s maintenance strategy, ensuring plans are executed within timescales, budget, and resource constraints.</li><li>Provide technical leadership across all engineering projects and capital expenditure, including feasibility studies, cost assessment, planning and project execution.</li><li>Lead, manage, and develop the site-based Engineering Team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Maintain effective communication channels to ensure employees remain informed on performance and have opportunities to provide feedback.</li><li>Carry out additional duties as required, appropriate to your skills and capability.</li></ul><p>What They Offer</p><ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package, including annual leave, pension scheme and Cycle to Work options.</li><li>Ongoing training and professional development to support your career goals.</li><li>24/7 confidential support for you and your family.</li><li>Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies. xwzovoh </li></ul><p>Ready to Make an Impact?</p><p>If you’re passionate about engineering leadership, continuous improvement, and contributing to a sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you.</p>