Overview
Head of Engineering - Essex
Salary: c.£85,000 - £90,000 + Bonus + Blue-Chip Benefits
Location: Essex
Commutable Locations: Tilbury, Grays, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Dartford, Chelmsford, Medway, Maidstone, and surrounding areas.
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and strategic Head of Engineering to lead multi-site engineering operations across two major manufacturing facilities in Essex. This is a senior leadership position that combines strategic oversight with hands-on direction of capital investment, maintenance performance, and reliability excellence. As Head of Engineering, you will shape the long-term engineering roadmap, develop a high-performing team, and deliver complex CAPEX projects (up to £5m) that drive plant safety, productivity, and efficiency. You\'ll work in close partnership with operations, projects, and senior management to ensure engineering excellence underpins every aspect of production.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide leadership and strategic direction for the engineering and maintenance teams across both sites.
* Deliver a rolling CAPEX and continuous improvement programme, ensuring all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to world-class standards.
* Develop and implement a proactive asset care and reliability strategy, driving uptime, safety, and long-term sustainability.
* Manage engineering budgets, resources, and development plans for a multi-skilled workforce.
* Build strong relationships with operations and SHE teams to maintain a culture of safety and accountability.
* Lead compliance and governance for engineering standards, ensuring full adherence to statutory and company requirements.
* Identify and implement innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support site modernisation.
Required Skills & Experience
* Qualifications: Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related). IOSH / NEBOSH certification highly advantageous.
* Experience: Proven success leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments (cement, aggregates, building products, glass, packaging, or FMCG).
* Leadership: Track record of managing large teams and high-value CAPEX portfolios; strong stakeholder management at senior level.
* Technical: Comprehensive knowledge of plant maintenance, asset care, automation, and project delivery.
* Attributes: Visionary leader who can inspire teams, manage change, and deliver measurable improvement in reliability, efficiency, and safety.
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary c.£85,000 - £90,000 DOE
* Annual performance bonus
* Blue-chip benefits package, including
o Comprehensive Healthcare Plan
o Enhanced Pension Contributions (with company match)
o Life Assurance & Employee Assistance Programme
o Professional Training & Development
o Generous Holiday Allowance
o Flexible Working Options
* Excellent long-term career prospects within a major UK manufacturing group undergoing continued investment and growth
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