Engineering Manager (Electronics / Instrumentation)

Engineering Manager (Electronics / Instrumentation)

£45,000 – £50,000 DOE + Extensive Training + Fast-Track Progression + Enhanced Pension + Bonus + On-Site Parking

Northampton

Are you an electronically minded engineer, looking for a rare opportunity to step into a highly varied management role where you’ll receive extensive training and play a key part in a specialist technology business preparing for rapid growth?

On offer is a unique opportunity to join a highly respected engineering business developing world-class electronic instrumentation, supplying into the nuclear industry.

You’ll work closely with the Managing Director during a structured handover period, gaining exposure to every part of the operation while being supported with training in management, quality, and business leadership.

This role would suit an ambitious Engineer or Electronics Engineer looking to develop management skills while remaining hands-on, within a growing business offering long-term career development.

The Role:

• Manage day-to-day engineering operations, including test and calibration activities
  * Carry out hands-on laboratory engineering alongside administrative and leadership duties
  * Oversee small team management, HR coordination, and health & safety processes (with external support)
  * Assist with budgeting and business planning alongside senior leadership
  * Support quality systems and continuous improvement initiatives
  * Coordinate workflows across engineering and office functions
  * Receive structured training with a clear progression route into senior business leadership

The Person:

• Engineering background
  * Comfortable combining practical engineering with office-based management tasks
  * Full UK driving licence

If you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH24005

Keywords: Engineering Manager, Electronics Engineer, Technical Manager, Engineering Supervisor, Instrumentation Engineer, Operations Manager, Calibration Engineer, Laboratory Engineer, Engineering Leadership, Northamptonshire, Towcester

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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