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.