Engineering Manager

As our new Engineering Manager, you’ll play a critical role in managing capital projects, leading preventative maintenance, and coordinating all site facilities and services.

You will be integral in supporting the company Safety First culture though behaviour and engineering solutions.

You’ll play a pivotable role in managing the maintenance strategy, ensuring asset reliability, and delivering capital improvements that support long-term business objectives and compliance with industry regulations.

Some of your key responsibilities:

• Lead site maintenance and engineering operations, improving reliability and equipment effectiveness.
• Deliver capital projects and support the evolution of site infrastructure and safety systems.
• Manage site services and utilities, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
• Implement and evolve preventative maintenance strategies aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contractors to meet site performance goals.
• Drive continuous improvement using best practices, 5S, and lean methodologies.

What do I need to be successful in this role?

• A degree or HND in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Process, or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering or maintenance within a chemical or COMAH-regulated site.
• Strong project management experience with a track record in capital delivery and site upgrades.
• Proficiency in CMMS systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate technical teams.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on HSE standards, efficiency, and long-term asset care.

What’s in it for me?

A competitive salary alongside being included in our company bonus scheme. Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus schemes reinforce the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.

Who are Scott Bader?

Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world. Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide.

We are committed to expanding our global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on our reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.

Scott Bader is different to most other companies. Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs. In 1951 we became the first UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificate when the Bader family handed over their shares to The Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited – in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect. We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.