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Head of Engineering

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Head of Engineering


Are you an experienced engineering manager with a fast-paced manufacturing background?


Are you interested in joining a leading manufacturing business with fantastic career opportunities?


Are you an accomplished leader who can get the very best from your team and machinery?


MacGregor Black is partnering with a leading manufacturing business on the search for a Head of Engineering. This is a perm role based in Peterborough.


Key Responsibilities


  • Control and organisation of the maintenance personnel to ensure that the business receives the maximum maintenance resource to support its operations.
  • Working within budgeted expenditure limits through good planning and cost control.
  • Pursue and demand high levels of workmanship and a zero-defect performance level as the only acceptable standard in all areas.
  • Preparing reports to meet the company requirements.
  • Continuously drive improvement initiatives to reduce cost and increase efficiency.
  • Develop a world-class maintenance organisation by continually improving OEE of all production sites, addressing quality issues through technical solutions and improving the standards of maintenance workmanship.
  • Actively encourage all site personnel in participation in CI Projects.


What are we looking for?


  • HND or BSc in an Engineering discipline.
  • NEBOSH Certificate qualified.
  • 7+ years of Engineering leadership experience; with exposure to manufacturing environments.
  • Evident confidence in presentation, communication and negotiating with professional peer groups.
  • Efficient in delivering objectives and key measures.
  • A personal commitment to role model behaviours and to leadership and management through example.
  • Knowledge in CMMS and other IT systems.


Salary up to £100K + Package


Please contact Scott Millican today for further information.

Head of Engineering

Peterborough, UK
Full time

Published on 11/18/2024

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