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Head of Engineering
Job in
Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80, Northern Ireland, UK
Listed on 2026-05-21
Listing for:
Orange Monkey Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-21
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Operations Manager -
Management
Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
- 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
- £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.
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