Head of Engineering - Sustainable Packaging

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Location: North England (role can be based from either the Yorkshire or County Durham site)

Salary: Negotiable and open to discussion for the right candidate, based on experience

Hours: Full-time flexibility required to support a 24/7 operation

A leading UK manufacturer within the sustainable packaging sector is seeking a hands‑on Head of Engineering to oversee and develop the engineering function across two major production facilities. This is a key leadership position for someone who can balance strategic direction with operational involvement, leading a team of around 1520 engineers across both electrical and mechanical disciplines.

The Role

• Lead and develop a multi‑skilled engineering team across two sites.
• Oversee all maintenance, reliability, and capital project activity.
• Strengthen and deliver the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) strategy.
• Ensure compliance with H&S, environmental, and quality standards.
• Drive root cause analysis to reduce downtime and improve performance.
• Collaborate with production and operations to optimise efficiency and reliability.
• Manage engineering budgets, spares inventory, and third‑party contractors.
• Deliver continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Lead the engineering strategy aligned with group sustainability goals.

About You

• Electrically biased engineer with strong mechanical knowledge.
• Experienced leader from a fast‑paced manufacturing environment (multi‑site experience advantageous).
• Confident in leading and motivating technical teams while remaining hands‑on.
• Background in plastic packaging or related processing environments (extrusion, thermoforming, injection moulding).
• Strong communicator, commercially aware, and proactive problem solver.
• Qualified to HNC/HND/Degree level or equivalent in engineering.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, forward‑thinking manufacturer backed by a larger group committed to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. You’ll be given autonomy to shape the engineering function, drive long‑term improvement, and play a pivotal role in the ongoing evolution of a key UK manufacturing business.