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Head Of Engineering

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 95,000 - 110,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: BT80, Cookstown, Mid Ulster

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Engineering

Location: Cookstown

Salary: £95,000 + Benefits & Bonus

We’re recruiting a Head of Engineering for a leading food manufacturer based in Cookstown. This is a senior leadership role where you’ll take full ownership of engineering and maintenance across a busy, high-volume site.

If you’re an experienced Head of Engineering or a strong Engineering Manager ready to step up, this is a chance to lead from the front, drive performance, and shape the future of the department.

What you’ll be doing as Head of Engineering:

  * Lead, develop, and structure the site engineering team

  * Take full ownership of planned and reactive maintenance across all equipment

  * Drive reliability improvements, reduce downtime, and improve asset performance

  * Ensure compliance across food safety, H&S, and environmental standards

  * Oversee maintenance systems, calibration schedules, and engineering documentation

  * Set, track, and report on engineering KPIs to senior leadership

  * Work closely with production and technical teams to resolve issues quickly

  * Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and TPM principles

What we’re looking for in a Head of Engineering:

  * Proven experience in a Head of Engineering or senior engineering leadership role

  * Background in food manufacturing or FMCG (abattoir experience a bonus)

  * Strong understanding of maintenance systems, quality systems, and compliance

  * Experience managing preventative maintenance, calibrations, and repairs

  * Confident leading teams and driving performance on a fast-paced site

  * Knowledge of Lean, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies

  * HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent

  * Strong communicator, organised, and able to operate at a senior level

Why this Head of Engineering role?

  * £95,000 salary + strong package (car allowance, bonus, healthcare, pension)

  * Senior leadership role with full ownership of engineering on site

  * Join a global food manufacturer with real investment and growth plans

  * Opportunity to put your stamp on the department and drive change

  * Clear progression into higher-level roles within the group

If you’re a Head of Engineering looking for a role where you can lead, influence, and make a real impact — this is worth a conversation

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