Job Description
Job Title: Head of Engineering
Location: Cookstown
Salary: £95,000 + Benefits & Bonus
Were recruiting a Head of Engineering for a leading food manufacturer based in Cookstown. This is a senior leadership role where youll take full ownership of engineering and maintenance across a busy, high-volume site.
If youre an experienced Head of Engineering or a strong Engineering Manager ready to step up, this is a chance to lead from the front, drive performance, and shape the future of the department.
What youll be doing as Head of Engineering:
* Lead, develop, and structure the site engineering team
* Take full ownership of planned and reactive maintenance across all equipment
* Drive reliability improvements, reduce downtime, and improve asset performance
* Ensure compliance across food safety, H&S, and environmental standards
* Oversee maintenance systems, calibration schedules, and engineering documentation
* Set, track, and report on engineering KPIs to senior leadership
* Work closely with production and technical teams to resolve issues quickly
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and TPM principles
What were looking for in a Head of Engineering:
* Proven experience in a Head of Engineering or senior engineering leadership role
* Background in food manufacturing or FMCG (abattoir experience a bonus)
* Strong understanding of maintenance systems, quality systems, and compliance
* Experience managing preventative maintenance, calibrations, and repairs
* Confident leading teams and driving performance on a fast-paced site
* Knowledge of Lean, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies
* HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent
* Strong communicator, organised, and able to operate at a senior level
Why this Head of Engineering role?
* £95,000 salary + strong package (car allowance, bonus, healthcare, pension)
* Senior leadership role with full ownership of engineering on site
* Join a global food manufacturer with real investment and growth plans
* Opportunity to put your stamp on the department and drive change
* Clear progression into higher-level roles within the group
If youre a Head of Engineering looking for a role where you can lead, influence, and make a real impact this is worth a conversation.
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