A leading manufacturing organisation within the packaging and industrial production sector is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Head of Engineering to lead its engineering function, drive asset reliability, and ensure world-class maintenance and project execution standards across the plant.

Purpose of the Role

The Head of Engineering will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to the engineering department, ensuring optimal plant availability, reliability, and efficiency. The role oversees all maintenance, engineering projects, asset management, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full engineering and maintenance function across the facility
Develop and implement engineering strategies aligned with business and production goals
Ensure maximum plant uptime through effective preventative and predictive maintenance systems
Manage capital projects, plant upgrades, and equipment installations
Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, TPM, RCA, OEE improvement)
Oversee compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
Manage budgets, cost control, and engineering expenditure
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team (Electrical, Mechanical, and Technical teams)
Liaise with production, operations, and senior leadership to support production targets
Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and engineering best practices
Manage contractor performance and external service providers

Minimum Requirements

BSc/BEng/BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Government Certificate of Competency (GCC Factories) will be highly advantageous
Trade Test qualification as Artisan (Electrician, Fitter, Millwright or equivalent) advantageous
Minimum 8–12 years’ engineering experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
At least 5 years in a senior management or engineering leadership role
Strong experience in plant maintenance, reliability engineering, and project management
Proven experience managing large technical teams and multi-disciplinary departments
Strong knowledge of PLC systems, automation, hydraulics, and mechanical systems

Key Competencies

Strong leadership and decision-making ability
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong financial and budget management capability
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work under pressure in a high-output production environment
Strong focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

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