Engineering and Facilities Manager

Kongsberg Automotive AS; Normanton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global vehicle technology company is seeking an Engineering Maintenance & Facilities Manager in Normanton, UK. This role involves managing maintenance engineers, developing maintenance practices, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and contribute to the transition to sustainable mobility. Attractive benefits include 33 days of holiday and a company-matched pension scheme.

Benefits

33 days holiday per annum

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

5% company matched pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Maintenance or Engineering Management role within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Demonstrated experience implementing TPM or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of Maintenance Engineers.
• Ensure all equipment and machinery comply with safety regulations.
• Plan and deliver maintenance and facilities projects on time and to budget.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical systems knowledge

Leadership

Planning and organizational skills

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

Education

Experience in Maintenance or Engineering Management

Job description

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Kongsberg Automotive provides cutting-edge technology to the global vehicle industry. We drive the global transition to sustainable mobility by putting engineering, sustainability, and innovation into practice. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, with revenues ofEUR 788 million and approximately4500 employees worldwide. Our product portfolio includes driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products. Find more information at:kongsbergautomotive.com

Engineering and Facilities Manager

Location: Normanton, GB, WF6 1TN

Country/Region: GB

About the position

We are a fast-paced industrial manufacturer specialising in PTFE hose solutions, supplying demanding markets where quality, reliability, and compliance are critical. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Maintenance & Facilities Manager to lead our maintenance function, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the ongoing reliability, safety, and compliance of our equipment and facilities.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing a team of maintenance engineers, controlling budgets, delivering projects, and embedding best-in-class maintenance practices across the site.

Responsibilities

As the new Engineering and Facilities Manager you will lead a team of six skilled multi skilled maintenance engineers who work across three rotating shifts to keep the plant running. You'll have the opportunity to make your mark in delivering the smooth and efficient running of equipment and machinery and also the facilities. Reporting to the Plant Manager and working closely with the Plant Leadership Team to serve current business needs, anticipate future requirements and shape the maintenance and facilities to meet these challenges.

Key responsibilities are:

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of Maintenance Engineers to support production in a high-throughput manufacturing environment
• Manage and continuously improve the system of routine equipment maintenance and statutory safety checks
• Ensure all equipment and machinery comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and Supply of Machinery Regulations
• Ensure buildings, facilities, and site activities meet all health, safety, and environmental legislation
• Lead Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives and chair TPM improvement teams
• Ensure sufficient skilled resources and shift coverage are in place to respond effectively to breakdowns and minimise downtime
• Develop, monitor, and report maintenance KPIs, including Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
• Identify, manage, and maintain adequate levels of critical spare parts
• Ensure the maintenance team is fully competent, trained, and capable of meeting current and future production demands
• Plan and deliver maintenance and facilities projects on time and to budget
• Own and control the maintenance budget, driving cost efficiency without compromising safety or reliability

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Maintenance or Engineering Management role within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Excellent working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, ideally within process or polymer manufacturing
• Working knowledge of PUWER, machinery safety regulations, and HSE requirements
• Demonstrated experience implementing TPM or continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills
• Experience managing maintenance KPIs, budgets, and engineering projects
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and the ability to be both proactive and reactive

What we offer

This is a great opportunity to join a company with a skilled team and colleagues and some really exciting challenges to get stuck into! New ideas are encouraged,and we're eager to see you learn and develop with us. What else do we offer:

• 33 days holiday per annum (including bank holidays)
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme - with access to discounts across thousands of brands
• Life assurance
• 5% company matched pension scheme

Application / Contact

If this sounds exciting and the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.

We want your integrity, accountability, creativity and teamwork mindset and skills

At Kongsberg Automotive, we believe that results and progress are driven by strong teamwork and powerful collaboration - between competent individuals with strong work ethics and a passion to make a difference. We offer a workplace built on mutual respect, continuous learning, and collaboration across teams and borders.

If you're looking for an environment where your ideas are valued and your contribution matters, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be part of an exciting company with strong legacy and culture - that is part of shaping the future of the global automotive industry.

WE DRIVE THE GLOBAL TRANSITION TO SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY.