Head of Engineering
Redditch, Worcestershire
up to £80k
W Talent is proud to be supporting a market-leading manufacturing organisation in the appointment of a Head of Engineering. This is a senior leadership role offering full accountability for site engineering operations, capital projects, and long-term engineering strategy within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
The Role
As the Head of Engineering, you will lead all engineering and maintenance activities on site, ensuring equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future technical direction of the business while driving operational excellence and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead all site engineering, maintenance, utilities, and capital investment activities
* Develop and implement engineering strategy aligned with business objectives
* Oversee CMMS, TPM, and advanced maintenance methodologies
* Deliver capital projects including equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and expansions
* Drive continuous improvement, reliability engineering, and process optimisation
* Ensure full compliance with GMP, H&S, and statutory regulations
* Manage engineering budgets, assets, and external contractors
* Build, develop, and lead a high‑performing engineering team
* Act on recommendations from audits, suppliers, and regulatory bodies
* Contribute strategically as a core member of the Site Leadership Team
Key Requirements
Qualifications
* Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering or a related discipline
* Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) desirable
Experience
* Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role within manufacturing
* Strong background in maintenance strategy, capital projects, and asset management
* Experience working in regulated environments (GMP, food, pharma, FMCG, or similar)
* Demonstrated success in continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
Skills
* Engineering leadership and strategic planning
* Capital project and budget management
* TPM, CMMS, and reliability engineering
* Regulatory compliance and audit management
* Stakeholder and contractor management
Attributes
* Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at senior level
* Commercially minded with a results‑driven approach
* Hands‑on, proactive, and solutions‑focused
* Excellent communicator with strong decision‑making capability
What's on offer
* Up to £80kPA
* Senior leadership role with real strategic influence
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunity to shape and develop site engineering capability
* Long‑term career progression within a growing organisation
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