Site Engineering Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently. Ineligible if it's SOC 5250
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1121 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 21% sure that is the right code. James Walker is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 1121 (Production managers and directors in manufacturing) · 21% match
- Ineligible 5250 (Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors) · 21% match
- Likely 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers) · 19% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing Most likely code | £38,500 | £44,000 | £49,500 | £55,000 |
5250 Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors Also possible | £33,400 | £42,400 | £42,400 | £42,400 |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £36,300 | £41,500 | £46,700 | £51,900 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Site Engineering Manager
Cockermouth
About James Walker
James Walker is part of the James Walker Group of Companies, who are a successful global Industrial organisation supplying high performance sealing products and solutions. With state-of-the-art material technology skills, the James Walker Strategic Business Unit (SBU) of the James Walker Group specialises in the provision of sealing solutions (elastomers, polymers, composites, engineering plastics, high nickel alloys).
Our worldwide group of companies has operations, sales and service entities across Europe, Middle East, India, Australia, New Zealand, SE Asia, South Africa and North and South America
Your Role
Lead and manage the engineering and maintenance function across the site, ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment, plant, utilities and site infrastructure.
The Site Engineering Manager will be responsible for developing the engineering team, delivering effective maintenance strategies, improving equipment reliability, managing engineering projects and controlling maintenance expenditure.
The successful candidate must have proven engineering leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment. An electrical engineering background is strongly preferred, although candidates with a strong mechanical or multidisciplinary engineering background and proven leadership capability will also be considered
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership and Team Management
- Lead, motivate and develop the site engineering and maintenance team.
- Establish clear objectives, responsibilities and performance expectations.
- Build a proactive, accountable and safety-focused engineering culture.
- Develop team capability through training, coaching and succession planning.
Electrical Engineering and Technical Support
- Provide leadership and technical oversight for electrical engineering and maintenance activities.
- Support the diagnosis and resolution of complex electrical and control-system faults.
- Oversee the maintenance of electrical installations, motors, drives, control panels, automation systems and production machinery, as applicable.
- Ensure electrical work is undertaken by appropriately competent and authorised personnel
- Maintain appropriate electrical safety standards, technical documentation and compliance arrangements.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance through electrical, controls and automation upgrades.
- An electrical engineering background is strongly preferred, but the ability to lead the full engineering function is the primary requirement.
Mechanical Engineering and Site Infrastructure
- Oversee mechanical maintenance and the reliability of production equipment and associated plant.
- Ensure effective coordination between electrical and mechanical engineering teams.
Engineering Projects and Continuous Improvement
- Lead engineering improvement projects, machinery upgrades and capital expenditure programmes.
- Prepare project proposals, budgets, technical specifications and implementation plans.
- Manage external contractors, suppliers and commissioning activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce maintenance costs and extend equipment life.
- Promote continuous improvement, energy efficiency and effective asset management.
Health, Safety and Compliance
- Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable health and safety legislation and company procedures.
- Maintain effective risk assessments, safe systems of work and equipment isolation arrangements.
- Oversee relevant statutory inspections and engineering compliance activities.
- Ensure contractors and engineering personnel work safely and competently.
- Promote a strong safety culture throughout the engineering function.
Budget and Performance Management
- Prepare and manage engineering and maintenance budgets.
- Monitor maintenance expenditure, contractor costs and spare-parts usage.
- Establish and report key performance indicators, including equipment downtime, asset availability, maintenance costs and planned maintenance compliance.
- Report engineering performance, risks and improvement plans to site management.
About you
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical or another relevant engineering discipline.
- Electrical engineering qualification or substantial industrial electrical maintenance experience.
Essential Qualifications
- HND in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent relevant engineering experience.
Application End Date 29/10/2026
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Where this offer sits in the market
Production managers and directors in manufacturing (SOC 1121) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~434k in sample- Middle half £41,236–82,680
- Median £56,940
- Going rate £55,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,500–49,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. James Walker holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1121 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.