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Head of Engineering

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United Kingdom, Ilkeston

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Category:
Manufacturing

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

80000.00 - 85000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

We're looking for a Head of Engineering to take ownership of the engineering function at a busy food manufacturing site in the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire area. This is a key leadership role for an experienced engineering professional who can blend strong technical expertise with clear, confident people management.

Job Responsibility:

  • Leading a team of multi-disciplined engineers
  • Deliver the engineering strategy with a clear focus on prevention rather than firefighting
  • Own and improve Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across the site
  • Partner with Operations and New Product Development to support smooth product launches and line changes
  • Responsible for the site CAPEX plan, from scoping through to delivery
  • Manage engineering projects from concept through to handover

Requirements:

  • Strong background in engineering leadership within a food manufacturing environment
  • Strong technical grounding in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
  • Proven track record of developing engineering teams
  • Right to work in UK
What we offer:

plus package

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 14, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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