88 Engineering jobs in Southend on Sea

Working with our client now requires an Engineering Manager to join one of their sites in the Grays area. Within the position you will take engineering to the next level for production, quality and overall efficiency. This presents an outstanding opportunity for a high calibre Engineering Manager / Maintenance Manager to transfer knowledge and experience from other or similar industries.

Through taking control of maintenance, you will be required to build and develop a maintenance team, utilising TPM Tools and Techniques to generate Continuous Improvement across all areas of Manufacturing capability, minimising reactive maintenance activities and making improvements to planned maintenance activities where possible. You will be reporting directly into the Site Manager working as part of a highly talented management team driven to deliver exceptional results

What's in it for you as an Engineering Manager;

• A salary of up to 80,000
• Car Allowance of 7,500
• Annual KPI Driven Bonus
• Location - Grays/Tilbury
• Employee Benefits Program
• Monday - Friday days based position

Experience and Qualifications Required as an Engineering Manager;

• A recognised Engineering qualification - Mechanical or Electrical
• Demonstrable experience of managing and leading teams of maintenance engineers within an engineering department.
• Demonstrable experience of the application of TPM within a process related manufacturing environment
• A strong appreciation of the importance of safe working practices and health and safety within a manufacturing environment
• Experience of departmental budgeting & cost control - Desirable

Our client aims to operate to world-class standards and the successful candidate will be required to commit to a focused programme of training and development which will include as a minimum:
ILM Programme (Management and Leadership).
Health & Safety Management Training
IEMA - Environmental Management
NVQ in Business Improvement

Engineering Technician - Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Aylesford
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent - 08:30 - 17:00 - Monday - Friday

Are you a skilled Engineering Technician with experience in a manufacturing environment? We're looking for a proactive and reliable individual to join a global leader in ingredient and premix manufacturing. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company with over 40 years of industry experience, providing engineering support across essential production and facility operations.

You'll be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining production equipment to ensure smooth operations and uphold food safety and hygiene standards.

• Performing reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance on critical equipment
• Supporting production teams and responding to technical issues efficiently
• Prioritising work orders and communicating with stakeholders and supervisors
• Maintaining accurate records through a CCMS system
• Managing contractors and ensuring compliance with PTW & RAMS
• Leading or participating in continuous improvement initiatives
• Carrying out project installations to current UK Regulations
• Ensuring excellent housekeeping and maintaining food hygiene standards

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar (or time-served equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment (ideally food production)
• Experience with CMMS systems and strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of PLCs, variable speed drives, and fault finding (advantageous)
• IOSH or Legionella qualifications (desirable)
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Health Cash Plan and subsidised gym membership
• Access to flexible pay options via Aslan
• Ongoing training and professional development

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a high-performing, innovative organisation where your expertise will be valued and developed.

Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career!

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Job Title:              

Engineering Manager (Civils / Structural)

Department:    

Technical 

Responsible to:   

Engineering Director 

Responsible for:

Delivery of Pre-development process.  

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Purpose of the role:

Lead on engineering aspects of proposed site developments at Land acquisition, Planning, Design, Procurement and Construction stage. This is to include foul and surface water drainage strategy, flood risk, levels and retaining strategy, highways and foundation strategies and all structural proposals.

Skills and experiences essential to the role

Ability to prioritise and delegate as appropriate, effectively negotiate, motivate and communicate in order to influence others to ensure that the required objectives are met.

Leadership skills including assertiveness, being decisive, flexible, good time management, organised, effective at leading / participating in meetings, works well under pressure and to strict deadlines.

Experience and knowledge of Engineering, Planning & Design processes.

A general background knowledge in property.

Experience in stakeholder management.

Vision and ability to deliver and drive improved engineering solutions from an early stage using commercial awareness to recommend the most efficient outcome.

Main duties of the role: 

Lead or assist in the due diligence process for all projects being considered for acquisition by the business.

Lead or assist in the delivery of project information and preparation of sites for project commencement.

Review and advise on proposed foul and surface water strategy, earthworks / retaining strategy, foundation strategies, for cost efficiency including cut & fill.

Assist in selection process of civil and structural consultants for planning and detailed design work.

Assist in procurement of external consultant services, e.g. geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigations, land surveys, etc

Review infrastructure and structural tender and construction drawings and other documents with particular emphasis on clarity of information and economy of design.

Understanding and management of legislative framework / agreements relevant to engineering aspects of residential development e.g. Water Industry Act, Highways Act, S38, S278, Approval in Principle etc. Ability to deliver these agreements to suit the project programme and achieve sign off and financial recovery following completion.

Attend site for inspections with relevant stakeholders. 

Advise internal and external development layout planners on matters relating to highway layout, e.g. horizontal and vertical alignment in accordance with highway standards, retaining structures and foundation impacts etc. whilst remaining compatible with our commercial requirements.

Attend site when required to ensure required construction standards are being met and to advise on the rectification of defects during the construction process. Site attendance may also be required to assist in the rectification of customer defect matters after occupation.

Advise internal departments on all engineering related matters as and when required.

Attend internal and external DTM’s and other meetings.

Attend external meetings with various stakeholders and legislative bodies including Water Authorities, Planners, Highways Authorities and Environment Agency.

Fully managing design procurement and construction interface of projects.

Success in this role requires experience in these areas:

Experience in residential development within a developer or consultant engineer environment. 

Experience of at least one major engineering infrastructure project associated with residential development from inception to completion.

Classification of major project classed as residential developments of 500+ units.

It would be an advantage to have these qualifications

Relevant Degree 

An appropriate qualification within a relevant UK professional body, Institution of Civil Engineers and/or Institution of Structural Engineers.

Working with our client now requires an Engineering Manager to join one of their sites in the Grays area. Within the position you will take engineering to the next level for production, quality and overall efficiency. This presents an outstanding opportunity for a high calibre Engineering Manager / Maintenance Manager to transfer knowledge and experience from other or similar industries.

Through taking control of maintenance, you will be required to build and develop a maintenance team, utilising TPM Tools and Techniques to generate Continuous Improvement across all areas of Manufacturing capability, minimising reactive maintenance activities and making improvements to planned maintenance activities where possible. You will be reporting directly into the Site Manager working as part of a highly talented management team driven to deliver exceptional results

What's in it for you as an Engineering Manager;

• A salary of up to 80,000
• Car Allowance of 7,500
• Annual KPI Driven Bonus
• Location - Grays/Tilbury
• Employee Benefits Program
• Monday - Friday days based position

Experience and Qualifications Required as an Engineering Manager;

• A recognised Engineering qualification - Mechanical or Electrical
• Demonstrable experience of managing and leading teams of maintenance engineers within an engineering department.
• Demonstrable experience of the application of TPM within a process related manufacturing environment
• A strong appreciation of the importance of safe working practices and health and safety within a manufacturing environment
• Experience of departmental budgeting & cost control - Desirable

Our client aims to operate to world-class standards and the successful candidate will be required to commit to a focused programme of training and development which will include as a minimum:
ILM Programme (Management and Leadership).
Health & Safety Management Training
IEMA - Environmental Management
NVQ in Business Improvement

Engineering Manager - Leading FMCG Manufacturing Organisation

Salary: 65,000 - 72,000 DOE +E xcellent Benefits Package

Location: Dartford / M25

* Holidays: 25 days, Increases with service to 28 days.
* Additional leave of up to 10 days in the anniversary for long service milestones.
* Pension: Group personal pension, company contribution of 4%.
* Life Cover: 3 x your salary in the event of your death to your nominated beneficiary.
* Occupational maternity pay plus SMP.
* Accident Cover: Disability compensation Payment.
* BUPA cash plan: Individual Cover or Family. Employee has the option to increase the benefit.
* Employee Star Award.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Free lunches every day.
* Annual company BBQ.
* Annual flu vaccination.

Please note; you must have full rights to work in the UK without limitations to be considered for the Engineering Manager position.

About the role

Our client, a highly reputable and well-established FMCG organisation, is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join their dynamic team. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead engineering excellence within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, driving both operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Role: As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for managing a skilled engineering team to deliver exceptional standards that enable the business to supply customers on time, in full, at the right quality, and within a safe working environment. You will drive improvements across the site, deliver capex projects, and manage engineering budgets in line with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team across a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Provide technical leadership ensuring alignment with company goals and customer requirements
• Oversee project planning, scheduling and execution, delivering on time and within budget
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement, identifying optimisation opportunities
• Manage relationships with external suppliers, contractors and cross-functional teams
• Ensure plant safety compliance with H&S legislation as Site Electrical Duty Holder
• Oversee engineering stores management, critical spares, and CPPM system optimisation
• Champion food safety and quality standards, supporting accreditation requirements
• Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives and improvement projects

Essential Requirements:

• Engineering degree or related qualification
• Minimum 10 years engineering experience with proven leadership and management track record
• Strong technical background in automation systems
• Experience delivering capex projects on time and within budget
• Financial acumen with budget management experience
• Food industry or highly regulated industry experience preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving expertise and incident management capabilities

Engineering Manager - Leading FMCG Manufacturing Organisation

Salary: 65,000 - 72,000 DOE +E xcellent Benefits Package

Location: South Essex

* Holidays: 25 days, Increases with service to 28 days.
* Additional leave of up to 10 days in the anniversary for long service milestones.
* Pension: Group personal pension, company contribution of 4%.
* Life Cover: 3 x your salary in the event of your death to your nominated beneficiary.
* Occupational maternity pay plus SMP.
* Accident Cover: Disability compensation Payment.
* BUPA cash plan: Individual Cover or Family. Employee has the option to increase the benefit.
* Employee Star Award.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Free lunches every day.
* Annual company BBQ.
* Annual flu vaccination.

Please note; you must have full rights to work in the UK without limitations to be considered for the Engineering Manager position.

About the role

Our client, a highly reputable and well-established FMCG organisation, is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join their dynamic team. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead engineering excellence within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, driving both operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Role: As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for managing a skilled engineering team to deliver exceptional standards that enable the business to supply customers on time, in full, at the right quality, and within a safe working environment. You will drive improvements across the site, deliver capex projects, and manage engineering budgets in line with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team across a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Provide technical leadership ensuring alignment with company goals and customer requirements
• Oversee project planning, scheduling and execution, delivering on time and within budget
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement, identifying optimisation opportunities
• Manage relationships with external suppliers, contractors and cross-functional teams
• Ensure plant safety compliance with H&S legislation as Site Electrical Duty Holder
• Oversee engineering stores management, critical spares, and CPPM system optimisation
• Champion food safety and quality standards, supporting accreditation requirements
• Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives and improvement projects

Essential Requirements:

• Engineering degree or related qualification
• Minimum 10 years engineering experience with proven leadership and management track record
• Strong technical background in automation systems
• Experience delivering capex projects on time and within budget
• Financial acumen with budget management experience
• Food industry or highly regulated industry experience preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving expertise and incident management capabilities

Overview:
We are currently seeking an experienced Engineering Surveyor to support a major large-scale earthworks package in Witham. This is a key role on a high-value infrastructure project with a strong pipeline of work, offering consistent work for a 6-month duration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out topographical and volumetric surveys across the site

• Setting out for earthworks, drainage, and other civil elements

• Managing survey control and ensuring accuracy in data collection

• Interpreting technical drawings and liaising with site teams

• Working closely with site engineers, project managers, and subcontractors

• Preparing as-built drawings and ensuring all survey data is properly recorded and processed

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar Surveyor role within heavy civil engineering or earthworks

• Proficient with GPS, Total Station, and relevant surveying equipment/software (e.g. Trimble, Leica, AutoCAD, LSS)

• CSCS card (essential)

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team

Additional Info:

• Competitive day rate dependent on experience

• Long-term opportunity with the potential for further work on adjacent packages

• Outside IR35 considered for suitable candidates

To Apply:
Please submit your CV via the application link

Engineering Trainer

Rochester

52,000 + Bonuses + Company Shares (Employee-Owned Business) + Mileage Allowance (Company Vans Available on Occasion) + Expenses Paid For + 25 Days Holiday

Are you an Electrical Engineer with industrial experience who's ready for a career change?

Do you want to step away from day-to-day engineering work, increase your earnings, and use your expertise to train and inspire the next generation of engineers?

This employee-owned training provider has a long track record of delivering specialist courses to engineers across the UK and overseas. With strong growth and demand from some of the UK's largest companies, they are now looking for an Electrical Engineer to move into a rewarding training role.

In this position, you'll deliver short practical courses to small groups of engineers - ranging from one-day to ten-day programmes. You'll also be involved in developing new course material, creating training rigs, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of training delivery.

The ideal candidate will have solid electrical engineering knowledge from working in industrial settings. Previous training experience is not required; this role is ideal for someone who wants to make a career change and take on a new challenge.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Engineer who wants to take their career in a new direction, help the next generation of engineers and make a difference in other peoples' lives,

The Role:

• Delivering training to adult learners
• Teaching short courses to small groups of engineers
• Occasional travel involved - stayaway once every 4 weeks (company van/mileage allowance provided)

The Person:

• Strong background in Electrical Engineering within industry (manufacturing, plant, utilities, heavy industry, etc.)
• Relevant vocational qualifications
• No previous teaching experience required
• Full UK driving licence

Reference Number: BH-(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ilyas Shirwani at Rise Technical Recruitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Are you a results-driven Engineering Manager with a profound passion for optimising complex manufacturing operations? Do you possess the strategic foresight and leadership capabilities to elevate an engineering function to new heights? We are actively seeking a highly accomplished individual to lead our engineering department at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Colchester .

This is a pivotal leadership role, offering you the autonomy and resources to directly influence our operational efficiency, technological advancement, and overall business success. You will be instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and technical mastery across our entire production landscape.

• Exceptional Compensation Package: A highly competitive base salary of 66,000 per annum , supplemented by a generous performance-related bonus scheme and a comprehensive benefits package tailored for senior leadership.

• Optimal Work-Life Rhythm: Benefit from a stable Monday to Friday day shift schedule, providing a clear boundary for professional challenge and personal well-being.

• Strategic Impact: Take direct ownership of engineering strategy, spearhead major capital investment projects, and champion the integration of next-generation manufacturing technologies.

• Lead a High-Performance Team: Guide, mentor, and develop a dedicated team of skilled engineers and technicians. Cultivate an environment of collaboration, problem-solving, and professional growth.

• Technological Frontier: Engage with advanced automation, robotics, sophisticated control systems, and data-driven maintenance strategies. Be at the forefront of implementing industry best practices.

• Tangible Results: Your leadership will directly translate into improved uptime, enhanced product quality, reduced costs, and a safer working environment. See the measurable impact of your contributions.

• Thriving Location: Colchester offers a blend of historical charm and modern amenities, providing an excellent quality of life with strong transport links and a growing economy.

We require a seasoned engineering leader who combines deep technical expertise with outstanding people management and strategic execution.

• Proven Leadership: Extensive experience (typically 5+ years) in a dedicated Engineering Manager or equivalent senior technical leadership position within a demanding manufacturing or process industry.

• Operational Excellence Driver: A demonstrable track record of implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or other continuous improvement methodologies that yielded significant, measurable results.

• Technical Authority: Comprehensive multi-skilled proficiency across mechanical, electrical, automation (PLC programming, HMI, SCADA), and industrial control systems.

• Project Management Expertise: Strong capabilities in managing complex engineering projects from concept to commissioning, including budget responsibility, risk assessment, and stakeholder management.

• Exceptional Communicator: Ability to articulate complex technical information and strategic visions clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, from the shop floor to executive leadership.

• Qualification: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics) is highly desirable. A Master's degree or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status would be a distinct advantage.

If you are an ambitious and impactful Engineering Manager seeking a challenging yet profoundly rewarding role with outstanding compensation and the opportunity to shape the future of a leading manufacturing operation in Colchester, we encourage your application.

Seize this opportunity - lead our engineering future!

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