Engineering Manager

About Us

AnalytiChem UK (formerly Cherwell Laboratories) has been based in Bicester, UK since 1971. We manufacture and supply the Redipor range of prepared microbiological media to the pharmaceutical and associated industries. We also supply and service specialist environmental air monitoring equipment and decontamination equipment, primarily into the same markets.

AnalytiChem UK operates an ISO9001 Quality Management system and is regularly audited by its customers. The company has managed continued growth over the last 10 years and is planning for further expansion.

AnalytiChem UK is part of the AnalytiChem Group, a global family of companies providing quality control products and services. These include both off the shelf and customisable chemicals, high-quality standards, certified reference materials, laboratory and analytical equipment.

The Role

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Engineering Manager who can contribute to and share in our success.

The Engineering Manager leads our small Engineering Team, responsible for the routine service and calibration of customers' air sampling equipment carried out in our on-site workshop, as well as at customer locations.

In addition, the team maintains the company's own manufacturing equipment, facilities, and infrastructure, and supports the build and assembly of the company's products for sale.

The Engineering Manager ensures the highest levels of customer satisfaction in all service and calibration activities, while also contributing to the specification, installation, validation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of process equipment and site facilities.

Working closely with the Director of Operations and other senior managers, the Engineering Manager also plays a key role in promoting and maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring compliance with all relevant Health and Safety standards.

Key Responsabilities

• Manage and supervise all engineering team employees and functions, monitoring performance and calibration processes
• Maintain company wide service and calibration, along with overseeing maintenance of onsite facilities, utilities and manufacturing equipment
• Lead and develop preventative maintenance schedules/routines to ensure reliability, efficiency, and compliance of all equipment
• Act as the primary point of contact for customer servicing, ensuring excellent service and customer satisfaction
• Plan and coordinate all calibration activities for customers
• Manage targets and departmental KPI's
• Support product and process improvement initiatives, contributing technical expertise and recommendations.
• Drive and support continuous improvement, with a focus on health and safety, operational efficiency, and process enhancement.
• Lead CapEx projects ensuring ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Contribute to and lead Operations' strategic objectives
• Represent Engineering at daily management meetings, supporting the Operations' daily management process
• Supervise, train, and develop team members
  ,
  including conducting annual appraisals and ongoing professional development
• Promote and enforce robust Health and Safety practices
  within the
  department and across the business, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies

Competencies & Qualifications

• Management – Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team to achieve operational and strategic goals
• Coaching & Development – Committed to building capability within the team through training, feedback, and mentoring
• Decision Making – Uses sound judgment and data-driven insight to make timely, effective decisions
• Collaboration & Teamwork – Works effectively across departments, contributing where needed and supporting others during high workloads or challenging periods
• Organisation & Planning – Strong planning and prioritisation skills, able to manage multiple tasks, resources, and deadlines effectively
• Adaptability & Flexibility – Willing to work overtime or travel when required, responding positively to changing priorities and business needs
• Professionalism – Represents the company positively and professionally with customers, suppliers, and partners, both on-site and remotely
• High Standards & Attention to Detail – Maintains a methodical, "right first time" approach, ensuring accuracy and excellence in all activities
• Problem Solving – Uses structured problem-solving techniques (e.g. root cause analysis) to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Communication Skills – Clear and confident communicator, able to convey technical and operational information effectively at all levels
• Positive Attitude & Resilience – Displays a proactive, "can-do" mindset; handles pressure constructively and motivates others towards improvement
• Continuous Improvement – Experienced in applying lean tools and methodologies (e.g. 5S, TPM, OEE) to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Project Management – Demonstrates effective project management skills, using sound systems and planning techniques to deliver projects successfully
• Health & Safety Focus – Promotes and enforces a strong safety culture across all engineering and operational activities
• Regulatory Awareness – Experience working in a cGMP or similarly regulated manufacturing environment
• Technical Expertise – Qualified in mechanical and/or electrical/electronic engineering (HNC/HND/Degree) with practical experience in service, calibration, and maintenance
• IT Proficiency – Competent in Microsoft Office and other relevant engineering software systems
• Full UK Driving Licence – Required for occasional travel to customer sites

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