Head Of Engineering

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