Head of Engineering
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £65,000 to £70,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + Company Bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2026 |
| Location: | Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AA |
| Company: | Hunter Selection Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 63677_1779459534 |
Summary
Head of Engineering
£70,000 + Bonus
Monday - Friday
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of Engineering & Operations to join a leading manufacturing organisation based in Gloucester.
This is a dynamic, high‑impact role where no two days are the same. You'll play a key part in driving operational excellence, leading engineering strategy, and supporting the continued growth of a well‑established, forward‑thinking manufacturer. This position offers genuine career progression within a first‑class organisation.
Role & 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
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- 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:
- £70,000 + Bonus
- Monday - Friday
- Company Bonus
- Private Medical
- Life Assurance
- Company Enhanced Pension
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.