£65,000 to £70,000 per year, + Company Bonus
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Disability Confident: No
Closing Date: 21/06/2026
About this job
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
Package and Benefits
£65,000 to £70,000 per year, + Company Bonus
- Company Bonus
- Private Medical
- Life Assurance
- Company Enhanced Pension
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team