Head of Engineering

MacGregor Black; Leeds; On-site; GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in the North of England is seeking a Head of Engineering to manage multi-site operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, expertise in manufacturing excellence, and experience in leading large-scale capital projects. Responsibilities include controlling engineering personnel, ensuring budget adherence, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining high workmanship standards. This role offers a competitive salary of circa £110k plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive package

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-site engineering leadership.
• Background in manufacturing environments.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Control and organise engineering personnel.
• Work within budgeted expenditure limits.
• Drive improvement initiatives to reduce costs.

Skills

Leadership in multi-site engineering

Manufacturing excellence

Project management

Communication and negotiation

Education

HND or BSc in Engineering

NEBOSH Certificate

Tools

SAP

IT systems

Job description

Are you an experienced multi-site engineering manager with a fast-paced manufacturing background?

Are you interested in joining a leading manufacturing business with fantastic career opportunities?

Are you experienced in manufacturing excellence and large-scale capital project management?

MacGregor Black is partnering with a Leading Manufacturing business on the search for a Head of Engineering. This is a perm role based in North of England.

Key Responsibilities

• Control and organisation of the engineering personnel to ensure that the business receives the maximum resource to support its operations.
• Working within budgeted expenditure limits through good planning and cost control.
• Pursue and demand high levels of workmanship and a zero-defect performance level as the only acceptable standard in all areas.
• Preparing reports to meet the company requirements.
• Continuously drive improvement initiatives to reduce cost and increase efficiency.
• Develop a world-class maintenance organisation by continually improving OEE of all production sites, addressing quality issues through technical solutions and improving the standards of maintenance workmanship.
• Lead on all large-scale capital projects.

What are we looking for?

• HND or BSc in an Engineering discipline.
• NEBOSH Certificate qualified.
• Multi-Site Engineering leadership experience; with exposure to manufacturing environments.
• Evident confidence in presentation, communication and negotiating with professional peer groups.
• Efficient in delivering objectives and key measures.
• A personal commitment to role model behaviours and to leadership and management through example.
• Knowledge in SAP and other IT systems.

Salary circa £110k + competitive package.

Please contact Rob Blackburn today for further information.