Head of Engineering (Manufacturing / Plant)

JR United Kingdom; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Engineering for a market-leading company based in Pathhead, Scotland. The role involves overseeing maintenance operations in a manufacturing setting, with a focus on planning, continuous improvement, and autonomy in creating maintenance schedules. Candidates should have significant experience in manufacturing and hold an engineering qualification. Competitive salary and bonus included.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Salary

£5k Bonus

Training

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering.
• Experience working in a manufacturing business.
• Engineering qualification.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Maintenance team in a range of planned and reactive maintenance.
• Planning and developing effective maintenance schedules.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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Head of Engineering (Manufacturing / Plant), pathhead

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Client:

Ernest Gordon Recruitment

Location:

pathhead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

14.08.2025

Expiry Date:

28.09.2025

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Job Description:

Head of Engineering (Manufacturing / Plant)
Highly Competitive Salary + £5k Bonus + Training + Company benefits + Implement Your own Maintenance Plans + Autonomy + Senior Leadership
Pathhead
Are you a Head of Engineering from a manufacturing background looking to work for a market leading company that will offer you a stable role with autonomy to create your own maintenance schedules and the opportunity to oversee Engineering on a busy site?
On offer is the opportunity to join a stable an secure business. They provide a range of premium products to blue-chip industries across the UK and Ireland. The role will be based in an industrial, plant, manufacturing environment.
This is a varied role where you will oversee a team of engineers within an industrial environment. You will ensure the plant is running smoothly through the continuous improvement of maintenance schedules. You will have senior leadership responsibilities and will have the opportunity to effect important business decisions.
This role would suit a Head of Engineering from a heavy industry or manufacturing background looking for a role within a large stable company who will offer you the autonomy to make the role your own.
The responsibilities:
* Leading the Maintenance team in a range of planned and reactive maintenance
* Planning and developing effective maintenance schedules
* Fostering a culture of continuous improvement
* 8am-5pm Monday-Friday
Requirements:
* Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering.
* Experience working in a manufacturing business.
* Engineering qualification.
Reference number: BBBH19671
Keywords: Maintenance, Mechanical, Electrical , industrial, Industry, Manufacturing, Scotland.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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