Engineering / General Manager

If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description. Salary: £40,000 £50,000 Location: Northamptonshire (onsite, full time) Type: Full-time, Permanent My client is a specialist engineering organisation developing world-class electronic instrumentation for precision measurement and metrology. This is a rare opportunity for an engineer with management ambitions to join a highly respected business in a fast-track role , with the intention of progressing into full business leadership over the coming years. The role combines hands-on technical oversight with operational and people management, offering a unique blend of engineering, leadership, and commercial responsibility. The Role The Engineering / General Manager will take responsibility for running the companys test and calibration laboratory while also supporting the day-to-day management of the business. Working closely with the Managing Director during a structured handover period, you will gradually assume broader leadership responsibility as part of a long-term succession plan. This is a fully onsite role within a small, highly skilled team, providing real ownership and influence over the future direction of the business. Key Responsibilities Manage the test and calibration laboratory and oversee engineering activities. Provide day-to-day leadership for a small engineering and operational team. Support business management activities including planning, prioritisation, and decision-making. Assist with budgeting and financial tracking in collaboration with senior leadership. Oversee HR and health & safety activities (with external support). Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards. Build strong working relationships with external partners and collaborators. Contribute to long-term strategy and continuous improvement initiatives. Prepare to assume full managerial leadership following the agreed transition period. Skills & Experience Required Engineering background, ideally within electronics or instrumentation. Strong numerical and analytical skills. Experience in, or a strong desire to develop, people management and leadership capability. Ability to balance technical work with operational and managerial responsibilities. Confident communicator able to lead a small, highly skilled team. Organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a hands-on environment. xehkeey Interest in business management, strategy, and long-term organisational development. Whats on Offer £40k£50k salary Fully onsite, full-time position Employer pension contribution (9%) 20 days annual leave (rising to 25 with service) plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown Discretionary profit-sharing bonus Onsite parking Rare succession opportunity within a respected engineering business