Engineering Manager
CV-LibraryNE46, Hexham, NorthumberlandpermanentPosted: 6 May 2026
Apply NowBranta Recruitment are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a multi-disciplined team of engineers, delivering high standards of maintenance, safety, and operational performance across a number of sites in the Hexham area.
This is a leadership role with primary responsibility for managing day-to-day engineering activities, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, and driving a proactive culture of safety and reliability across all assets and systems.
You’ll work closely with on-site teams, contractors, and senior management to plan and deliver maintenance programmes, optimise asset performance, and ensure seamless site operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead, motivate, and develop a team of multi-skilled engineers across several sites.
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Oversee the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance activities.
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Ensure all works are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with company and statutory requirements.
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Manage budgets, contractors, and service providers to achieve operational excellence.
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Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes and standards.
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Support and enforce Health & Safety compliance, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
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Provide technical support and act as the escalation point for complex maintenance issues.
About You
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Time-served Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (essential).
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Proven experience in an engineering leadership role – ideally within Facilities Management, Maintenance, or Manufacturing.
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Strong understanding of building services, plant, and asset management.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Solid working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance standards.
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Flexible, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities across a mobile remit.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Fantastic pension scheme.
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Company vehicle or allowance.
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Excellent opportunities for progression and professional development.
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Supportive, team-focused working environment.
If you are interested apply online today or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Recruitment for a confidential conversation
This is a leadership role with primary responsibility for managing day-to-day engineering activities, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, and driving a proactive culture of safety and reliability across all assets and systems.
You’ll work closely with on-site teams, contractors, and senior management to plan and deliver maintenance programmes, optimise asset performance, and ensure seamless site operations.
Key Responsibilities
*
Lead, motivate, and develop a team of multi-skilled engineers across several sites.
*
Oversee the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance activities.
*
Ensure all works are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with company and statutory requirements.
*
Manage budgets, contractors, and service providers to achieve operational excellence.
*
Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes and standards.
*
Support and enforce Health & Safety compliance, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
*
Provide technical support and act as the escalation point for complex maintenance issues.
About You
*
Time-served Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (essential).
*
Proven experience in an engineering leadership role – ideally within Facilities Management, Maintenance, or Manufacturing.
*
Strong understanding of building services, plant, and asset management.
*
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
*
Solid working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance standards.
*
Flexible, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities across a mobile remit.
What We Offer
*
Competitive salary and benefits package.
*
Fantastic pension scheme.
*
Company vehicle or allowance.
*
Excellent opportunities for progression and professional development.
*
Supportive, team-focused working environment.
If you are interested apply online today or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Recruitment for a confidential conversation