Our client is a mid-sized, privately owned, UK based manufacturing business serving clients in the UK & Europe and it now has a vacancy for a Director of Engineering role. The firm is privately owned with 450 staff over several sites in the UK and it has enjoyed dramatic growth over the last 15 years.In order to continue that growth and double revenues over the next 5 years they are seeking a Director of Engineering who will be responsible for:
* Ensuring adequate Engineering oversight across manufacturing and packaging across the 3 sites in the UK
* Establishing and maintaining planned maintenance regimes
* Leading the Engineering function with around 18 staff including Managers
* Manage the discovery and investigation of new equipment and capabilities
The candidate:
* At least 10 years’ Engineering experience in manufacturing, ideally in Packaging, Pharma or related
* Over 5 years’ experience of team management
* Ideally experienced in a regulated industry such as Pharma or Food
The base salary for this role is up to £80,000 plus benefits.