Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager
Sittingbourne, Kent
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary £60,320 plus benefits

Our vision is to Create Better Places and Futures for Everyone; Socially, Environmentally and Economically. For us, these aren't just words on paper. This is our powerful and purposeful statement that guides our actions and ignites a passion in every one of us. We've been paving the way since 1890. Our passion for our products and customers has made us a Superbrand synonymous with quality; supplying prestigious landmarks such as Trafalgar Square, while also caring for the environment and communities in which we operate.

We're investing in our Engineering community with great opportunities for personal development and career progression available. It's within this skilled team at Marshalls that we're recruiting for an Engineering Manager to support the Site Engineering Manager on all things engineering at our Sittingbourne site.

What's the mission?
You will support in the delivery of the engineering strategy across the Sittingbourne site through the engaging leadership and strong management of a team of specialist shift maintenance engineers! People are at the heart of our operation, so it's key that you are an engaging and forward-thinking leader.

You'll be responsible for engineering activities on shift, compliance, health and safety requirements, continuous improvement and people development, ensuring KPIs are met/exceeded and production downtime is minimized.

We're looking for an experienced engineering leader, someone who will engage our colleagues' hearts and minds while managing, coaching, and developing your team to create and sustain a proactive culture and approach to the prevention of equipment failure.

What are the mission-critical skills?

• Electrical and/or mechanical qualifications HNC/HND, Level 4/5 NVQ or equivalent
• 3+ years' experience of operating in a medium/large automated manufacturing operation
• Experience of leading a large engineering team, ideally in a unionized environment
• IOSH Managing Safely / NEBOSH General Certificate
• Experience of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and stock control systems
• Experience of working with engineering schedule KPIs
• Project management and leading/delivering change is desired
• Knowledge of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) would be an advantage
• Continuous improvement / lean manufacturing techniques e.g. Problem Solving, 5S, SMED

What's in it for you?
This is a great opportunity to take the next step toward progressing in your career and joining our industry-leading company! New ideas are encouraged, and you will be rewarded with the opportunity to learn and grow, achieving your career aspiration. Have a look at our careers website for more information on working at Marshalls.

Benefits

• 34 days holiday per annum (including bank holidays)
• Guaranteed Christmas holidays
• Development and training opportunities
• Annual pay review structure
• Free onsite parking
• Health care cash plan - support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more!
• Cycle to work scheme
• Colleague discount on Marshalls group products
• Share purchase scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay and leave
• 5% company matched pension scheme
• Job security working for the UK's leading manufacturer of landscaping products!

More about Marshalls
Our operations are organized into three distinct divisions: Landscape Products, Building Products, and Roofing Products. Although divisional, we work as one Marshalls team. We're particularly proud to have paved every location on the Monopoly Board! To find out more about Marshalls please visit our website: www.marshalls.co.uk

Equal Opportunities
Whoever you are and whatever your background, you'll find a fair and supportive workplace. You're unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work every day. We're committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity - it's the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls is a workplace where you're valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!

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