Head of Engineering in Greater Manchester

Energy Jobline CVL; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A major food manufacturer in the North-West of England is looking for a Head of Engineering to drive engineering strategy and lead a team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering leadership within food or FMCG sectors, with proven skills in motivating teams and implementing systems for continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to ambitious automation plans and enhance performance across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in engineering leadership within food or FMCG manufacturing.
• Ability to coach, challenge, and motivate teams through change.
• Experience implementing and improving asset care and reliability systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and motivate an experienced engineering team.
• Embed systems and processes for asset care, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with production and operations to improve performance.

Skills

Engineering leadership

People leadership

Asset care implementation

Strategic mindset

Performance improvement

Education

Electrical engineering background

Job description

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Head of Engineering

Food Manufacturing – North-West

Overview of the Head of Engineering Role

Are you the kind of engineering leader who thrives on turning good teams into great ones? This could be the Head of Engineering opportunity you’ve been waiting for. We’re working with a large‑scale food manufacturer supplying every major retailer in the UK. With multiple sites, a strong growth trajectory, and ambitious automation plans, they’re looking for a Head of Engineering to take ownership of the function, build on strong foundations, and drive the business forward.

Responsibilities for the Head of Engineering

• Lead, develop, and motivate an experienced engineering team, shaping long‑term engineering strategy.
• Embed systems and processes for asset care, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with production and operations to improve performance and uptime across multiple sites.
• Support long‑term automation and investment projects alongside the wider leadership team.
• Ensure engineering supports the wider business strategy, both short‑term and long‑term.

Requirements for the Head of Engineering

• Proven track record in engineering leadership within food or FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong people‑leadership skills – ability to coach, challenge, and motivate teams through change.
• Experience implementing and improving asset care and reliability systems (CMMS knowledge a plus).
• Strategic mindset – able to balance short‑term delivery with long‑term planning.
• Electrical engineering background strongly preferred.
• Experience improving OEE and driving measurable performance improvements.

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