Chief Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist food business in Northern Ireland seeks an experienced Engineering Leader to oversee all engineering activities. This role involves managing projects, influencing C-Suite strategy, and fostering team development in a high-profile innovation environment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in BRCGS and plant automation, along with a strong background in industrial engineering and project management.

Benefits

Huge professional growth potential

Dream leadership team

Opportunity to work on high-profile innovation projects

Qualifications

• Expertise in BRCGS and retailer audits required.
• Strong focus on plant automation and robotics.
• Significant experience in strategic planning at the C-Suite level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all engineering activities at the production site.
• Manage projects, budgets, and ensure compliance.
• Develop and mentor team members while influencing peers.

Skills

BRCGS and retailer audits expertise

Plant automation / robotics obsession

C-Suite strategic planning influence

Education

Advanced level Industrial Engineering qualification

Project Management qualification

Job description

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Reporting directly to the C-Suite, this is a unique opportunity to own, develop, and improve the operational and strategic engineering agenda for a rapidly growing specialist food business.

The company has an expanding international presence with a strong focus on innovation and range growth, making safety, reliability, and automation key priorities. This newly created role will oversee all engineering activities, based permanently at the company's state-of-the-art production site in Northern Ireland.

You will work cross-functionally with high visibility, often collaborating directly with the CEO, as well as externally with suppliers. The successful candidate will challenge the status quo while bringing an outside-in perspective as part of a continuous improvement approach.

From day one, your extensive engineering leadership skills will be tested—from project management and budget control to legal compliance and audit readiness. You will be the go-to person for reliability and production efficiency.

This role includes team management and development responsibilities. People influence, coaching, and upward communication will be central to your toolkit.

In an open-door, proactive "scale-up" culture, your ability to be both a strategic/innovative leader and an operational doer/mentor is essential. We seek someone who relishes shaping their remit and growing the function. If this sounds like you, get in touch for a confidential chat.

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Huge professional growth potential

Dream leadership team

High-profile innovation category

Requirements

• BRCGS and retailer audits expert
• Plant automation / robotics obsessed
• Significant C-Suite strategic planning / influence
• Advanced level Industrial Engineering & Project Management qualification