Head Of Engineering

W Talent; Redditch; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Engineering in Redditch. This senior role involves leading all engineering and maintenance operations, shaping the technical direction of the organization, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and experience in a regulated manufacturing environment. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £80k and opportunities for career progression within a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term career progression

Strategic influence in engineering capability

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role within manufacturing.
• Strong background in maintenance strategy, capital projects, and asset management.
• Experience working in regulated environments (GMP, food, pharma, FMCG, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead all site engineering, maintenance, utilities, and capital investment activities.
• Develop and implement engineering strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee CMMS, TPM, and advanced maintenance methodologies.
• Deliver capital projects including equipment upgrades and facility improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement, reliability engineering, and process optimisation.

Skills

Engineering leadership and strategic planning

Capital project and budget management

TPM, CMMS, and reliability engineering

Regulatory compliance and audit management

Stakeholder and contractor management

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering or a related discipline

Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)

Job description

Head of Engineering

Redditch, Worcestershire

up to £80k

W Talent is proud to be supporting a market-leading manufacturing organisation in the appointment of a Head of Engineering. This is a senior leadership role offering full accountability for site engineering operations, capital projects, and long-term engineering strategy within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

The Role

As the Head of Engineering, you will lead all engineering and maintenance activities on site, ensuring equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future technical direction of the business while driving operational excellence and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all site engineering, maintenance, utilities, and capital investment activities
• Develop and implement engineering strategy aligned with business objectives
• Oversee CMMS, TPM, and advanced maintenance methodologies
• Deliver capital projects including equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and expansions
• Drive continuous improvement, reliability engineering, and process optimisation
• Ensure full compliance with GMP, H&S, and statutory regulations
• Manage engineering budgets, assets, and external contractors
• Build, develop, and lead a high‑performing engineering team
• Act on recommendations from audits, suppliers, and regulatory bodies
• Contribute strategically as a core member of the Site Leadership Team

Key Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) desirable

Experience

• Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role within manufacturing
• Strong background in maintenance strategy, capital projects, and asset management
• Experience working in regulated environments (GMP, food, pharma, FMCG, or similar)
• Demonstrated success in continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives

Skills

• Engineering leadership and strategic planning
• Capital project and budget management
• TPM, CMMS, and reliability engineering
• Regulatory compliance and audit management
• Stakeholder and contractor management

Attributes

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at senior level
• Commercially minded with a results‑driven approach
• Hands‑on, proactive, and solutions‑focused
• Excellent communicator with strong decision‑making capability

What's on offer

• Up to £80kPA
• Senior leadership role with real strategic influence
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to shape and develop site engineering capability
• Long‑term career progression within a growing organisation