Job Description
Head of Engineering
South East England
New Site Build – Established Food Manufacturer
£90,000 – £110,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
We are seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to join a dynamic and growing business at an exciting stage of its journey, supporting the development of a brand-new site in Kent.
This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for engineering and facilities, focused on delivering a high-performing, reliable, and future-ready operation. You will lead engineering strategy, automation, and digitalisation initiatives, ensuring assets operate safely, efficiently, and in line with long-term business goals.
As part of the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping overall business performance – driving improvements in productivity, cost, sustainability and operational excellence.
You’ll be responsible for building and leading a high-performing engineering team, embedding a strong culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement, while managing budgets, capital investment and key projects.
We’re looking for:
- A proven engineering leader from a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment
- Strong track record in asset reliability, automation, and continuous improvement
- Experience leading teams, managing budgets, and delivering capital projects
- A strategic thinker with a hands‑on, results‑driven approach
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact – shaping a new site, building capability and driving engineering excellence from the ground up.
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