Overview
Head of Engineering Cardiff CF11 £65-70,000 Commutable from Cardiff, Penarth, Barry, Chepstow, Newport, Bridgend, Pontypridd, Cwmbran, Caerphilly, Llantrisant, Abergavenny, Pontypool Benefits: - 26 Days Bank Holidays Pension Free access to public transport for family Death in service Health Cash Plan Cycle to work Scheme Flu Jab scheme Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay Early finish on Friday Step into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise will keep a high ‑performing engineering function running smoothly during a key transition period.
With a competitive salary up to £70k and excellent benefits
* including free family travel, generous annual leave, and comprehensive wellbeing support
* this is an opportunity that truly values its people.
You 'll enjoy structured hours, great work -life balance, and the chance to shape either a short ‑term impact or a long ‑term strategic future.
Whether you 're supporting on an interim basis or exploring a permanent move, this role offers stability, variety, and real influence.
Join a team entering an exciting phase of growth and make your mark from day one.
Responsibilities
* Define and implement the engineering strategy to align with business goals and long-term vision.
* Working with facilities management and safety team to drive the development of the maintenance strategy for all site plant, machines and equipment, ensuring continued compliance with the maintenance strategy.
* Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and industry standards.
* Champion continuous improvement and process engineering principles to enhance safety, quality and productivity.
* Develop and implement engineering standards, procedures and improvement initiatives.
* Drive effective service delivery through proactive planning, resource management and performance monitoring.
Requirements
* Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
* Chartered Engineer status.
* Experience of working in an engineering environment
* ideally aerospace, aviation, bus, transportation, ex forces Leadership qualifications and management experience.
* NEBOSH General.
27562/534m Suitable candidates should apply immediately by calling Jack Lavis for this vacancy
* on 02920 894901 or by sending your CV directly to him at jacklhunterselection.co.uk
* If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
About the role and application
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.
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