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Are you an engineering leader who thrives on driving reliability, performance and cultural change?
We’re seeking a Head of Engineering & Maintenance to join a high-performing manufacturing site in Inverness. This is a senior leadership position, reporting directly to the General Manager, with full accountability for engineering strategy, asset reliability, and maintenance excellence across the site.
The Opportunity
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will:
Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering function (Mechanical, Electrical, Projects, Reliability, Planning)
Embed Asset Management (ISO principles) and drive best practice maintenance strategies
Improve plant reliability, uptime and operational performance
Reduce repeat failures through structured Root Cause Analysis and defect elimination
Champion health, safety and environmental compliance at the highest level
Drive CMMS governance, schedule compliance and risk-based maintenance
Deliver engineering projects with maintainability and long-term performance in mind
Develop a high-performing, engaged, and future-ready engineering team
You’ll play a pivotal role in improving MTBF, reducing downtime, enhancing KPI performance, and supporting the wider business strategy.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a commercially aware, technically strong leader who can influence at every level of the organisation.
You will bring:
Significant senior engineering leadership experience within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle management and reliability engineering
Experience implementing structured maintenance strategies and governance frameworks
A track record of driving performance improvement and cost control
Strong understanding of CMMS systems and maintenance planning tools
Proven ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
A solid grounding in Health & Safety, statutory compliance and safe systems of work
Experience with ISO-aligned asset management frameworks is highly advantageous.
Why Inverness?
Inverness offers the best of both worlds — a strong industrial base with access to some of the most outstanding landscapes in the UK. For those open to relocation, this is a genuine lifestyle opportunity alongside a career-defining leadership role
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