Greggs Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Head of Engineering

We’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Engineering to join our team and lead the engineering agenda across our national network of manufacturing and logistics sites—from Cardiff to Glasgow.

Based at our Head Office in Newcastle upon Tyne or one of our new East Midlands sites, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of engineering at Greggs, driving performance, safety, and innovation across multiple locations.

Benefits

• Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 30% of your salary
• Pension scheme with matching employer contributions up to 7%
• Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products
• Profit share – We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues who have at least 6‑month service, or more, each year
• 25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro‑rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day
• The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave twice a year
• Colleague share plans, giving you the opportunity to save and invest in Greggs, with the chance to buy Greggs shares at a discounted rate
• Private Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsided for your dependants
• Income Protection should you become unable to work due to long‑term sickness
• Death in service benefit which provides a lump‑sum payment equal to 4 times your year’s salary
• Virtual GP, Physiotherapy and Lifestyle Consultations – we provide access to a fantastic total wellbeing app for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Programme – we provide all colleagues with access to an EAP helpline providing mental health support as well as financial and legal support
• Savings and discounts, including digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in‑store and online coupons and lifestyle offers
• Career progression and learning and development opportunities
• A company who cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business! Click here to read about The Greggs Pledge
• Colleague Networks – internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another

About the role

• This is a full‑time role, however flexibility in this will be considered
• We know that having a work‑life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role
• This role is based at one of our sites in Newcastle or the Midlands (Derby/Kettering): however there will be a need to travel regularly across the UK to visit all our manufacturing and logistics sites.

What you’ll do

• Lead the Greggs Supply Chain capital engineering programme, overseeing the planning and execution of capital projects across our manufacturing and logistics sites, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with our business growth and operational needs.
• Drive the development and delivery of a robust maintenance strategy that improves asset reliability, reduces downtime, and supports sustainability goals across all sites.
• Ensure programmes are appropriately resourced by working closely with site teams and central functions to make sure capital and maintenance programmes have the right people, skills, and investment to succeed.
• Ensure our engineering assets are legally compliant, well‑maintained, and aligned with Greggs’ wider business objectives, supporting both operational performance and long‑term planning.
• Playing a key role as a member of the Greggs Supply Chain Leadership Team, you’ll report directly to the Supply Chain Director, contributing to strategic decision‑making and helping shape the future of our supply operations.

About you

• A degree in Engineering, preferably with Chartered status
• A proven track record, at a senior level, of leading engineering programmes across multiple operational sites
• Hands‑on experience in delivering major capital investment projects, from concept through to completion
• Industry experience within Food, Bakery, or FMCG, with a strong understanding of manufacturing and logistics environments
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across cross‑functional teams and all levels of the business

About Greggs

Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes Greggs so special is our culture – the way we are, the way we behave and the way we support each other. We’re hard‑working, but above all else we’re family; and it doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from or what your favourite bake is, we’d love you to join us! We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work, whatever their background, preferences, or views.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Food and Beverage Services