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Marley is the UK’s leading roofing manufacturer, pioneering the first fully warranted roof system and a fully integrated solar energy solution. Founded in 1924, we’ve joined forces withMarshalls PLC, the UK’s leading manufacturer of hard landscaping and building products – bringing two strong heritages together!

We’re at an exciting stage of our Operational Excellence journey at Marley, with our leadership teams driving significant developments across both our sites and people. That’s why we’re now searching for an experienced and motivational

Site Engineering Manager

to lead our engineering team and play a pivotal role within the Site Leadership Team at our Beenham site.

This is a great opportunity for a visionary leader, passionate about operational excellence, skilled in developing high-performing teams, and thriving in a dynamic, automated manufacturing environment where your influence directly impacts success. If this sounds like your kind of role, we want to hear from you!

So, what’s the mission?You''ll be at the heart of our manufacturing site in Beenham, steering the engineering department. This is more than just managing; it''s about leading our site engineering towards peak performance. You’ll expertly guide your team to exceed vital manufacturing, service, safety, quality, and cost control goals, all while driving Health and Safety, fostering environmental performance, nurturing people development, and upholding the highest engineering standards across the board.

As a strategic thinker, you''ll develop and execute game-changing plans to boost reliability, maximise asset utilisation, and optimise operational flow. You are the driving force behind our site''s engineering strategy, ensuring complex equipment runs at peak efficiency and empowering your team to excel. You''ll also provide critical engineering support and actively contribute to the vision and strategic direction of the site, working closely with the Site Operations Manager and functional leaders.

A significant part of your mission focuses on building and nurturing a high-performing engineering team. This means championing essential training, establishing robust succession plans, and cultivating a vibrant culture of continuous learning and growth. Beyond team development, you''ll relentlessly pursue operational excellence, striving for higher OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) by using insightful data to identify improvements, tackle root causes of failures, and continually optimise our maintenance strategies.

Your impact will be truly strategic. You''ll expertly manage the engineering budget, driving efficiency and uncovering valuable cost-saving opportunities. You''ll lead significant capital projects and play a key role in our continuous improvement journey. You''ll also be integral to site risk management, contributing to wider improvement initiatives, and consistently ensuring the highest standards of housekeeping and compliance are maintained across all engineering activities.

What are the mission-critical skills?Proven experience leading large engineering teams (15+) within a unionised manufacturing environmentMinimum of 3 years’ experience in a medium to large-scale automated manufacturing operationDegree-level education or equivalent, supported by time-served electrical and/or mechanical apprenticeshipStrong financial acumen with experience in budget management and cost controlFamiliarity with managing capital investment programmes (essential)Qualified in IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General CertificateProficient in the development and use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and stock control platformsDemonstrated ability to work with and improve engineering schedule KPIsUnderstanding of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and its practical application in performance improvementKnowledge of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing tools such as Problem Solving, 5S, and SMEDProject management skills, including the ability to lead and deliver change initiatives (Prince2 or similar qualification desirable)

What’s in it for you?This is a great opportunity to take the next step in progressing your career and joining our industry-leading company! We offer a highly competitive salary, professional development and benefits.

Benefits Include:Monday to Friday Working26 days holiday + bank holidaysEmployee discount on Marley and Marshalls productsTraining and development opportunitiesFree onsite parkingCycle to work schemeLife assurance

More about Marley and Marshalls:Marshalls operates through three distinct divisions: Landscape Products, Building Products, and Roofing Products.

At Marley, we are a highly respected brand with over 100 years of heritage, recognised in the UK roofing industry for our complete roofing range and system, service, reputation, and quality. We are a leader in the manufacture and supply of pitched roof systems to the construction market, working through key channel partners including builders'' merchants, roofing merchants, and roofing contractors.

Our product offering includes concrete and clay roof tiles, roof fittings, timber battens, roof-integrated solar panels, and various roofing accessories.

While we operate divisionally, we truly work as one Marshalls team. To find out more about Marshalls please visit our website:

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