Head of Engineering - FMCG Site Drive Reliability & CI

Our client is a pioneer in the production of high-quality Asia-inspired food in the UK. As a leader in fresh, innovative food production they are committed to continuous improvement, ensuring excellence in every aspect of their operations.

A senior leadership role responsible for driving engineering performance across a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing site. You will lead the engineering function, shape long-term strategy, and ensure reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement across operations.

• Lead, develop, and inspire a multi-shift engineering team
• Build a high-performance, continuous improvement culture
• Define and deliver the site engineering strategy aligned to business goals
• Drive improvements in OEE, asset reliability, and downtime reduction
• Oversee planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance systems
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives
• Own and deliver CAPEX projects, including installation and commissioning
• Manage engineering budgets, costs, and supplier relationships
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and standards
• Collaborate with production, quality, and senior leadership teams

• Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role within FMCG or manufacturing
• Strong track record managing multi-shift engineering teams
• Experience delivering engineering strategy and site-wide improvements
• In-depth knowledge of maintenance systems, Lean principles, and CI tools
• Experience managing CAPEX projects and budgets
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or above - electrical or mechanical)
• Solid understanding of health & safety legislation

• IOSH or equivalent health & safety certification
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced production environments
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making ability

• Competitive salary with annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance and income protection
• Private medical cash plan
• Employee wellbeing support
• Retail, gym, and lifestyle discounts
• Discounted food offering
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Involvement in sustainability initiatives