Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location: Newton Aycliffe, County Durham

Salary: Highly Competitive

Hours: Day shift-

The Company

Theo James are delighted to partner with a truly wonderful organisation based in Newton Aycliffe. A well-established and rapidly growing manufacturing business, part of a larger international group, is seeking an experienced and hands-on Engineering Manager to join its site in Newton Aycliffe. The company is a major player in the plastics extrusion industry, supplying high-quality custom sheet materials to a range of sectors including automotive, construction, agriculture, and leisure. With a strong emphasis on quality, innovation, and employee development, the company offers a stable and rewarding working environment with genuine opportunities for growth. With a ownership model which re-invests high amount of profits into their people, process and equipment it is clear to see this organisation is one you would want to be apart of.-

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop the engineering team, fostering a culture of performance and continuous improvement.

• Plan and oversee daily maintenance operations and preventive maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability.

• Manage engineering budgets and contribute to strategic planning across departments.

• Support and deliver capital and improvement projects on site.

• Collaborate with other teams to ensure production uptime and operational efficiency.

• Identify and resolve breakdowns and long-term maintenance challenges.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and engineering standards.

Skills & Experience Required:

• HNC / HND / ONC in Engineering or equivalent (Time Served).

• Proven experience in a managerial or leadership role within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong electrical skills (16th/17th/18th Edition qualified).

• Experience mentoring or coaching engineering teams.

• Proactive approach to engineering and maintenance.-

Why Apply?

• Join a thriving business with ambitious growth plans.

• Supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.

• Real opportunities for career development and internal progression.