Overview
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven Head of Engineering or ambitious Engineering Manager who’s ready to step up — someone passionate about developing people, driving performance, and getting the best from aging assets.
The Role
As Head of Engineering, you’ll be responsible for leading a team of 10–12 engineers across maintenance, reliability, and project activity. You’ll set clear priorities to improve equipment uptime, yield, and overall plant efficiency, while fostering a culture of ownership and pride within the team.
You’ll work closely with production and operations to ensure engineering supports the wider business strategy, balancing short-term performance improvements with long-term investment and modernisation plans. Occasional travel to a sister site will also be part of your remit, helping to align engineering standards and best practices across the group.
The Candidate
- Experienced engineering leader, ideally at Head of Engineering or senior Engineering Manager level.
- Proven track record of managing teams of 10+ engineers within FMCG, food, or manufacturing environments.
- Strong people manager who leads by example, coaching, mentoring, and empowering engineers to deliver results.
- Technically astute with experience improving yield and output with legacy or aging equipment.
- Strong understanding of reliability, asset care, and planned maintenance systems.
- Confident communicator who can work cross-functionally and influence at all levels.
