Head of Engineering
Engineering, Maintenance
The Role: Head of Engineering
Location: Somerset
Salary: £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Sector: Hospitality / Food Production.
I am very excited to be working on this incredible role with this unique client.
We are looking for an experienced, qualified and dynamic Head of Engineering to lead a sizable team across this diverse and multi-faceted estate. This role really is something special and we need an individual with a broad spectrum of knowledge to take the reins and boldly lead and develop their team.
This outstanding property sits in the apex space where old meets new. From rare-breed agriculture and heritage crops through to bespoke bio-mass boilers and high-end luxury, they have it all going on.
The ideal candidate:
You will hold a Degree in an Engineering discipline and be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills. Your experience will have crossed over sectors, possibly within more than one of these areas: manufacturing, hospitality, agriculture, food production, resorts, visitor attractions. I would love to speak to anyone who has lead estate functions across large-scale wine production / vineyards / brewing that are open to the public.
** Relocation support is available for the right candidate**
You will need to be genuinely dedicated and passionate about what you do and, importantly, you will need to be comfortable in an environment that is constantly evolving.
Key Responsibilities – A little of what you will do
- Lead the daily operations of the in-house engineering team and manage external contractors
- Ensure comprehensive maintenance coverage across all estate assets including buildings, plant, vehicles, IT, H&S and infrastructure
- Develop, train, and motivate a skilled, adaptable Estate Maintenance Team
- Plan and deliver proactive and reactive maintenance programmes that align with estate priorities
- Monitor, control, and report on engineering-related budgets, including capital investment projects
- Implement systems of continuous improvement across engineering disciplines and practices
- Participate in the engineering duty rota, including weekend and bank holiday coverage as required
- Guide and support the H&S team from strategy, policy, procedures to day to day operations
- Asset management with a focus on preventative maintenance
- Develop and implement maintenance strategies to optimise asset performance, lifecycle value, and end-of-life planning
To be considered for this phenomenal opportunity, please send your CV to sheila@corecruitment.com
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