Head of Engineering
Location: North England (role can be based from either the Yorkshire or County Durham site)
Salary: Negotiable and open to discussion for the right candidate, based on experience
Hours: Full-time flexibility required to support a 24/7 operation
A leading UK manufacturer within the sustainable packaging sector is seeking a hands-on Head of Engineering to oversee and develop the engineering function across two major production facilities.
This is a key leadership position for someone who can balance strategic direction with operational involvement, leading a team of around 1520 engineers across both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
The Role
1. Lead and develop a multi-skilled engineering team across two sites.
2. Oversee all maintenance, reliability, and capital project activity.
3. Strengthen and deliver the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) strategy.
4. Ensure compliance with H&S, environmental, and quality standards.
5. Drive root cause analysis to reduce downtime and improve performance.
6. Collaborate with production and operations to optimise effici...