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.
Responsibilities
* Lead a team of 10-12 engineers across maintenance, reliability, and project activity.
* Set clear priorities to improve equipment uptime, yield, and overall plant efficiency.
* Foster a culture of ownership and pride within the team.
* Collaborate 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 to align engineering standards and best practices across the group.
Qualifications
* 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 coaches, mentors, and empowers 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.
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