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Date Added: Thu 05/03/2026

Engineering Manager

Leeds, UK
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Company: ELEVATION RECRUITMENT GROUP

Job Type: Apprenticeship, FullTime

Salary: Salary negotiable

Engineering ManagerLeedsROCOL – part of ITW Fluids EuropeSalary: Competitive +bonusHours: 35 Hours per week (Monday-Thursday 7:30am-3:45pm and Friday 7:30am-11:30am)

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be partnering with ROCOL, a global manufacturer of high-performance industrial lubricants, to recruit an experienced Engineering Manager for their manufacturing site in Leeds.

Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, including a Christmas Shut Down
  • Holiday Buy and Sell Scheme up to 5 days
  • Employer pension contribution of between 6-11% (depending on employee level contribution)
  • 6 x Life Assurance policy & separate disability income protection insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Sports & Social Club (optional)
  • Heath cash plan (optional)
  • Cycle to work scheme (optional)
  • Free onsite gym
  • Free onsite carparking and uniform/workwear provided

The Engineering Manager will be responsible for shaping and delivering engineering strategy across the site, drive asset reliability, lead capital projects, and develop a high-performing maintenance team.

The Role

As Engineering Manager, you will:

  • Lead, coach and develop the on-site Maintenance Team
  • Deliver engineering projects, installations and continuous improvement initiatives to agreed technical and quality standards
  • Manage and deliver capital projects from concept through to completion
  • Implement and optimise the site’s Preventative Maintenance Plan
  • Drive asset reliability through KPI implementation, monitoring and data analysis
  • Lead Root Cause Analysis and corrective action planning
  • Oversee site utilities and servicing requirements
  • Manage departmental budgets effectively
  • Coordinate contractors on site, managing Permit to Work systems and ensuring full SHE compliance
  • Maintain engineering documentation including risk assessments, inspections, asset registers and service reports

We’re looking for a technically strong, driven Engineering Manager / leader who can combine strategic direction with practical expertise.

  • Engineering qualifications via recognised apprenticeship, vocational training and/or BEng (or similar)
  • Experience in an engineering leadership or management role
  • Strong hands-on technical knowledge within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience implementing TPM and Root Cause Analysis tools
  • Proven track record managing capital projects, budgets and external contractors
  • Knowledge of UK regulatory compliance including PUWER, LOLER, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001
  • Working knowledge of COMAH, DSEAR and related legislation (experience within a COMAH-regulated site highly advantageous)

Apply now, or to discuss this Engineering Manager role in more detail, please contact Kerry Hill. 

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