Greggs Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced and forward‑thinking Head of Engineering to join our team and lead the engineering agenda across our national network of manufacturing and logistics sites—from Cardiff to Glasgow. Based at our Head Office in Newcastle upon Tyne or one of our new East Midlands sites, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of engineering at Greggs, driving performance, safety and innovation across multiple locations.
Benefits
* Management Bonus Scheme worth up to 30% of your salary
* Pension scheme with matching employer contributions up to 7%
* Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own‑produced products
* Profit share – 10% of our profits are distributed to all colleagues with at least 6‑month service
* 25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro‑rated and increasing with service
* 1 additional floating day and the opportunity to purchase extra annual leave twice a year
* Colleague share plans – opportunity to buy Greggs shares at a discounted rate
* Private Medical Insurance free for you and subsidised for dependants
* Income Protection for long‑term sickness
* Death in service benefit – lump‑sum equal to 4× your yearly salary
* Virtual GP, physiotherapy and lifestyle consultations via a wellbeing app
* Employee Assistance Programme providing mental health, financial and legal support
* Savings and discounts, including digital gift cards, online cashback, in‑store and online coupons and lifestyle offers
* Career progression and learning and development opportunities
* A company that cares about communities, the environment and better business practices—read more about The Greggs Pledge
* Colleague networks for sharing experiences and seeking support
What you’ll do
* Lead the Greggs Supply Chain capital engineering programme, overseeing planning and execution of capital projects across manufacturing and logistics sites, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and aligned with business growth
* Drive the development and delivery of a robust maintenance strategy that improves asset reliability, reduces downtime and supports sustainability goals
* Ensure programmes are appropriately resourced by collaborating with site teams and central functions to secure the right people, skills and investment
* Ensure engineering assets are legally compliant, well‑maintained and aligned with Greggs’ wider business objectives
* Play a key role on the Greggs Supply Chain Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Supply Chain Director and contributing to strategic decision‑making
About you
* Degree in Engineering, preferably with Chartered status
* Proven senior‑level track record of leading engineering programmes across multiple operational sites
* Hands‑on experience delivering major capital investment projects from concept to completion
* Industry experience within Food, Bakery or FMCG with strong understanding of manufacturing and logistics environments
* Excellent communication and leadership skills, able to influence and collaborate across cross‑functional teams and all levels of the business
About Greggs
Here at Greggs we love what we do and we have fun! What makes Greggs so special is our culture – the way we are, the way we behave and the way we support each other. We’re hard‑working, but above all else we’re family; and it doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from or what your favourite bake is, we’d love you to join us! We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work, whatever their background, preferences or views.
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