Head of Engineering Location: North England (role can be based from either the Yorkshire or County Durham site) Salary: Negotiable, based on experience Hours: Full-time flexibility required to support a 24/7 operationA 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 engineers across both electrical and mechanical disciplines.The RoleLead 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 HandS, 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 YouElectrically 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 ..... full job details .....