Head of Engineering

£65,000 to £70,000 per year, + Company Bonus

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 21/06/2026

Head of Engineering & Operations at a leading manufacturing organisation in Gloucester.

This dynamic, high‑impact role offers genuine career progression and involves driving operational excellence, leading engineering strategy, and supporting growth.

• Lead engineering and operational functions to ensure efficient day‑to‑day performance
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
• Drive process improvements, KPI performance, and operational excellence
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and commercial decision‑making
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, engineering standards, and ISO requirements

• Proven leadership experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and project management expertise
• Solid financial and commercial acumen
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills
• Analytical, resilient, and solutions‑focused approach with IOSH or equivalent

£65,000 to £70,000 per year, + Company Bonus

• Company Bonus
• Private Medical
• Life Assurance
• Company Enhanced Pension

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