Lead engineer Work, Jobs in Preston, Lan (with Salaries)

Engineering Manager
Victrex —Thornton Cleveleys
- £80,000 - £90,000 a year
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Leadership
1d
Junior Data Engineer
Perch Group —Blackpool
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- SQL
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
4d
Technical Surveyor
Decron Ltd —Clitheroe
- £38,000 - £52,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- No degree
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Senior Data Engineer
Perch Group —Blackpool
- £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Work from home
- Life insurance
Quick apply
4d
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Pyroguard UK Ltd. —Haydock
- £45,000 - £47,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Manufacturing
Technical Supervisor - Electrical & Renewables
Eco Providers —Longridge
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
Quick apply
7d
HSEQ Lead
Network Plus —Preston
- £55,000 - £70,000 a year
- Quality control
Quick apply
National Field Services Manager
Detectronic —Nelson
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Manufacturing Engineering Project Coordinator
Safran —Burnley
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Flexitime
- Employee assistance programme
Data Warehouse Developer
Perch Group —Blackpool
- £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
Quick apply
4d
Deputy UK Facilities Manager
Alfred H Knight Group —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Team management
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
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Maintenance Manager
Fox's Burton's Companies —Kirkham
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Bakery
Aftersales Team Leader
Ormazabal UK —St Helens
- £37,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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5d
HubSpot Manager
Focus Group —Swinton
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
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Senior IT Engineer
FluidOne —Chorley
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Travel
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Sterile Service Trust Decontamination Lead
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust —Chorley
- £66,582 - £77,368 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- Recruiting
3d
Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering
Myerscough College —Preston
- Up to £41,821 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Garage Door Engineer / Trainee Service Engineer
Garage Solutions Ltd —Thornton
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Hand tools
- Free parking
Quick apply
2d
Night Production Manager
Science in Sport Group —Blackburn
- Up to £38,000 a year
- Night shift
- Doctoral degree
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Employee discount
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Unipart —Southport
- Up to £60,000 a year
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply

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Engineering Manager

Victrex -
Thornton Cleveleys

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Job details

£80,000 - £90,000 a year
1 day ago

Qualifications

Change management
Continuous improvement
Team management
Leadership

Full job description

Lead Engineering Excellence at Victrex

We're looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our multidisciplinary engineering team based at our Hillhouse manufacturing site. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape engineering strategy, drive operational improvement, and ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of our assets.

You'll lead teams across Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Control & Instrumentation and DCS Engineering, while playing a key role in major capital investment programmes, plant turnarounds and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Leading and developing a team of Engineering Leads and multi-disciplinary engineers.
Providing technical leadership across a complex COMAH-regulated manufacturing site.
Driving improvements in reliability, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and cost of manufacture.
Acting as the technical authority for engineering standards, process safety and management of change.
Supporting the delivery of capital projects, shutdowns and strategic improvement programmes.
Shaping future engineering strategy and influencing major investment decisions.
Promoting a culture of safety, compliance, innovation and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing, chemical, process or industrial environment.
Strong experience managing complex engineering assets on a COMAH-regulated site.
Expertise across multiple engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, process and control systems.
Demonstrable success leading engineering teams and driving performance improvements.
Strong understanding of process safety, functional safety, engineering standards and regulatory compliance.
Passion for coaching, developing and growing engineering talent.

Why Join Victrex?

Lead a team of highly skilled engineering professionals.
Influence site-wide engineering strategy and major capital programmes.
Manage budgets of up to £10m and support investment projects worth up to £5m.
Play a key role in improving asset reliability and operational performance.
Join an organisation committed to innovation, technical excellence and developing its people.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.

At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.

About Victrex

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.

With over 40 years‘ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders

Vision and culture

At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.

Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.

We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.

As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators … individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.

Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.

Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities.

We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by ‘The Sunday Times’ not just once, but for two years in succession! A testament to our people-first culture, where innovation and adaptability thrive in a digital-first, AI-driven workplace; we are proud to have once again retained this very prestigious award!

As well as being recognised as one of the ‘Most Admired Companies in the Chemical Sector’ by The London Stock Exchange: Recognition of our commitment to excellence, transformation, and data-driven insights, empowering every team member to embrace change and drive success.

We’re also delighted to be acknowledged as a top performer in the FTSE Women Leaders Review for Women in Leadership and Women on Boards! Victrex has been ranked joint 4th among UK-listed FTSE 250 companies, standing alongside much larger peers.

Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:

The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.

We are always here to help provide any ‘reasonable adjustments’ you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.

We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that’s right for you, right from the start!

That email is: [email protected]

Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community.

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lead engineer jobs in preston, lan

Engineering Manager

Junior Data Engineer

Technical Surveyor

Senior Data Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Technical Supervisor - Electrical & Renewables

HSEQ Lead

National Field Services Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Project Coordinator

Data Warehouse Developer

Deputy UK Facilities Manager

Maintenance Manager

Aftersales Team Leader

HubSpot Manager

Senior IT Engineer

Sterile Service Trust Decontamination Lead

Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering

Garage Door Engineer / Trainee Service Engineer

Night Production Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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