Head Of Engineering

Total Staff Services; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Liverpool is seeking a Head Of Engineering to lead their engineering division. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage large projects, and cultivate high-performing teams. Ideal candidates must have Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and a strong background in engineering leadership. This role offers a competitive salary up to £90k along with various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

25 days annual holiday + 1 gifted day

Pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma is mandatory.
• Proven success in engineering leadership roles.
• Experience managing large, complex projects on time and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a large multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Drive Lean Six Sigma and CI initiatives across operations.
• Oversee delivery of large projects with substantial budgets.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Team leadership

Continuous Improvement

Operational excellence

Job description

Total Staff Services are recruiting for our client based near Birkenhead for a Head Of Engineering - Champion of Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Are you an experienced engineer from the manufacturing sector? Are you Black Belt certified Lean Six Sigma leader with a proven track record of delivering transformational change through engineering excellence and continuous improvement? Do you thrive in complex, large-scale project environments, and are you passionate about developing high-performing teams and driving a culture of innovation?

If yes, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

We're seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Head of Engineering to lead our engineering division and spearhead strategic improvements across our operations. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for embedding CI (Continuous Improvement) methodologies, optimizing project execution, and fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and inspire a large multi-disciplinary engineering team across multiple functions and locations.
Drive enterprise-wide Lean Six Sigma and CI initiatives, leveraging your Black Belt certification to deliver measurable outcomes.
Oversee delivery of large, complex projects with multi-million-pound budgets and high visibility.
Shape and implement engineering strategies aligned to business goals.
Embed a continuous improvement mindset at every level - from operational efficiency to team culture.
Collaborate cross-functionally with project management, operations, and executive leadership.
Build capability within the engineering team through robust coaching, succession planning, and performance management.
Lead the enhancement of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) across manufacturing operations through the application of Lean principles and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies.
Develop and execute a roadmap for delivering a step change in manufacturing asset's performance, this would include targeted refurbishment and investment plans, new line proposals and new facilities.
In partnership with the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) team, ensure full compliance with legislative and ATEX requirements in a facility focused on chemical processing, blending, and VOC pressurised filling.
Design and implement a structured program for both Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Preventive Maintenance (PM) to support equipment reliability and operational uptime.
Oversee production line changeovers by introducing and embedding standardised line setup procedures and applying Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) techniques to minimise downtime.
Lead the development and execution of a restructured reactive maintenance strategy, focused on efficiency, root cause analysis, and a "Right First Time" (RFT) approach to unplanned downtime.

What You Bring

Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma - a non-negotiable.
Proven track record of success in engineering leadership roles.
Extensive experience managing large, complex projects and delivering them on time and on budget.
Demonstrable success in leading people, developing high-performing teams, and driving cultural change.
Strong foundation in project management methodologies.
Deep understanding of Continuous Improvement (CI), Lean, and operational excellence.
Excellent communicator, strategic thinker, and hands-on leader.Why Join Us?

Be at the forefront of shaping our engineering future.
Work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment that values innovation and execution.
Lead transformational projects that have real impact.
Join a culture that rewards bold ideas, continuous learning, and leadership at every level.Benefits:

Competitive salary and bonus structure
Factory close-down at Christmas
25 days annual holiday entitlement + 1 gifted company day
Option to purchase 3 additional days annual leave
Pension plan
Accident insurance
Simply health and Unum Help at hand
Free parking
Professional development and training opportunities
Cycle to work scheme Salary up to £90k

Job Info

Job Title:

Company:

Total Staff Services

Location:

Liverpool, Merseyside

Posted:

Aug 4th 2025

Closes:

Sep 4th 2025

Sector:

Manufacturing & Surveying

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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