Overview
Job Title: Head of Engineering
Location: Covering two sites North Yorkshire & North East
Reports to: GM
Team Size: 15–20 Engineering Staff
Working Hours: Full-time, flexibility required to support 24/7 operations
We are seeking a hands-on Head of Engineering to lead and develop our engineering function across both sites. This is a pivotal leadership role requiring a blend of strategic oversight and practical involvement in day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will drive engineering excellence, ensure equipment reliability, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
* Lead, manage, and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team (15–20 staff) across both sites.
* Oversee all engineering activities including maintenance, reliability, and capital projects.
* Support and develop the Planned Maintenance (PPM) schedule, ensuring full preventative maintenance is carried out effectively.
* Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and quality standards.
* Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime.
* Collaborate with production and operations teams to optimise equipment performance.
* Manage engineering budgets, spare parts inventory, and contractor relationships.
* Lead site engineering strategy aligned with group objectives and sustainability goals.
* Support and lead initiatives in extrusion, thermoforming, and injection moulding processes.
* Champion continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
* Manage contractors on site and ensure they meet legal and company requirements.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): Monitor and improve OEE across all production lines.
* Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): Increase MTBF through proactive maintenance and reliability initiatives.
* Mean Time to Repair (MTTR): Reduce MTTR by streamlining fault diagnosis and repair processes.
* Engineering Spend vs Budget: Maintain spend within agreed budgets while ensuring operational efficiency and asset reliability.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Electrically biased engineer with strong mechanical understanding.
* Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally multi-site.
* Hands-on approach with the ability to mentor and motivate technical teams.
* Experience in plastic packaging or similar sectors (extrusion, thermoforming, injection moulding).
* Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
* Relevant engineering qualifications (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* A dynamic and supportive working environment.
* Career development within a forward-thinking organisation
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