Head of Cold End Engineering
Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£50k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
We are delighted to be supporting a well known name in South Yorkshire manufacturing with the recruitment of a Senior member of their Engineering team.
The role:
Managing, training and developing the Cold End Engineering Technicians
Ensuring all Health & Safety requirements are met within the Cold End Engineering Department
Manage training of your team using a skills matrix and plan training to improve skill levels as needed.
Lead the team by example, spending time with them on the job to pass on your knowledge
Ensure all works are to a good standard and your teams leave work areas in a presentable condition, and hand back forms are completed as required.
Generate and deliver toolbox talks as required
Plan work for your team utilising CMMS system and ensure your team complete reports as required.
Manage breakdowns to ensure a satisfactory solution is found in a timely manner and external department heads are kept up to date.
Manage financial and labour budgets and complete the necessary budget spreadsheets.
Provide technical backup for day and shift engineers.
Provide out of hours telephone support.
Attend call outs when necessary.
Generate / Revise PPM's to better maintain equipment.
Assist with Projects and generation of CEA/RFAs as required.
Stand in for engineering managers and Head of Engineering as required.
Manage contractors, ensuring their RAMS are correct before attending site, and work is completed to a good standard.
Issue Permits where necessary and perform risk assessments as required to ensure work gets completed safely.
Cooperate with compliance related contractors and ensure actions are completed promptly and to a good standard.You:
FMCG maintenance background - essential
Conveyor systems - desirable
Palletisation systems including robotic - desirable
SMED or similar lean production methods experience - desirableQualifications/Training
Electrical Engineering qualification - apprentice trained
HNC/HND in engineering
ILM Level 5 or equivalent management qualification - desirable
PC Literate - Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Maths, English and Science qualificationsPlease apply for immediate consideration
Shillito Group is a specialist recruitment and executive search partner, working with ambitious businesses to secure high-impact talent across commercial and engineering markets. Our reputation is built on deep expertise, trusted relationships and delivering results that go beyond the brief
The role:
Managing, training and developing the Cold End Engineering Technicians
Ensuring all Health & Safety requirements are met within the Cold End Engineering Department
Manage training of your team using a skills matrix and plan training to improve skill levels as needed.
Lead the team by example, spending time with them on the job to pass on your knowledge
Ensure all works are to a good standard and your teams leave work areas in a presentable condition, and hand back forms are completed as required.
Generate and deliver toolbox talks as required
Plan work for your team utilising CMMS system and ensure your team complete reports as required.
Manage breakdowns to ensure a satisfactory solution is found in a timely manner and external department heads are kept up to date.
Manage financial and labour budgets and complete the necessary budget spreadsheets.
Provide technical backup for day and shift engineers.
Provide out of hours telephone support.
Attend call outs when necessary.
Generate / Revise PPM's to better maintain equipment.
Assist with Projects and generation of CEA/RFAs as required.
Stand in for engineering managers and Head of Engineering as required.
Manage contractors, ensuring their RAMS are correct before attending site, and work is completed to a good standard.
Issue Permits where necessary and perform risk assessments as required to ensure work gets completed safely.
Cooperate with compliance related contractors and ensure actions are completed promptly and to a good standard.You:
FMCG maintenance background - essential
Conveyor systems - desirable
Palletisation systems including robotic - desirable
SMED or similar lean production methods experience - desirableQualifications/Training
Electrical Engineering qualification - apprentice trained
HNC/HND in engineering
ILM Level 5 or equivalent management qualification - desirable
PC Literate - Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Maths, English and Science qualificationsPlease apply for immediate consideration
Shillito Group is a specialist recruitment and executive search partner, working with ambitious businesses to secure high-impact talent across commercial and engineering markets. Our reputation is built on deep expertise, trusted relationships and delivering results that go beyond the brief
Reference: 225275831
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Head of Cold End Engineering
Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£50k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
We are delighted to be supporting a well known name in South Yorkshire manufacturing with the recruitment of a Senior member of their Engineering team.
The role:
Managing, training and developing the Cold End Engineering Technicians
Ensuring all Health & Safety requirements are met within the Cold End Engineering Department
Manage training of your team using a skills matrix and plan training to improve skill levels as needed.
Lead the team by example, spending time with them on the job to pass on your knowledge
Ensure all works are to a good standard and your teams leave work areas in a presentable condition, and hand back forms are completed as required.
Generate and deliver toolbox talks as required
Plan work for your team utilising CMMS system and ensure your team complete reports as required.
Manage breakdowns to ensure a satisfactory solution is found in a timely manner and external department heads are kept up to date.
Manage financial and labour budgets and complete the necessary budget spreadsheets.
Provide technical backup for day and shift engineers.
Provide out of hours telephone support.
Attend call outs when necessary.
Generate / Revise PPM's to better maintain equipment.
Assist with Projects and generation of CEA/RFAs as required.
Stand in for engineering managers and Head of Engineering as required.
Manage contractors, ensuring their RAMS are correct before attending site, and work is completed to a good standard.
Issue Permits where necessary and perform risk assessments as required to ensure work gets completed safely.
Cooperate with compliance related contractors and ensure actions are completed promptly and to a good standard.You:
FMCG maintenance background - essential
Conveyor systems - desirable
Palletisation systems including robotic - desirable
SMED or similar lean production methods experience - desirableQualifications/Training
Electrical Engineering qualification - apprentice trained
HNC/HND in engineering
ILM Level 5 or equivalent management qualification - desirable
PC Literate - Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Maths, English and Science qualificationsPlease apply for immediate consideration
Shillito Group is a specialist recruitment and executive search partner, working with ambitious businesses to secure high-impact talent across commercial and engineering markets. Our reputation is built on deep expertise, trusted relationships and delivering results that go beyond the brief
The role:
Managing, training and developing the Cold End Engineering Technicians
Ensuring all Health & Safety requirements are met within the Cold End Engineering Department
Manage training of your team using a skills matrix and plan training to improve skill levels as needed.
Lead the team by example, spending time with them on the job to pass on your knowledge
Ensure all works are to a good standard and your teams leave work areas in a presentable condition, and hand back forms are completed as required.
Generate and deliver toolbox talks as required
Plan work for your team utilising CMMS system and ensure your team complete reports as required.
Manage breakdowns to ensure a satisfactory solution is found in a timely manner and external department heads are kept up to date.
Manage financial and labour budgets and complete the necessary budget spreadsheets.
Provide technical backup for day and shift engineers.
Provide out of hours telephone support.
Attend call outs when necessary.
Generate / Revise PPM's to better maintain equipment.
Assist with Projects and generation of CEA/RFAs as required.
Stand in for engineering managers and Head of Engineering as required.
Manage contractors, ensuring their RAMS are correct before attending site, and work is completed to a good standard.
Issue Permits where necessary and perform risk assessments as required to ensure work gets completed safely.
Cooperate with compliance related contractors and ensure actions are completed promptly and to a good standard.You:
FMCG maintenance background - essential
Conveyor systems - desirable
Palletisation systems including robotic - desirable
SMED or similar lean production methods experience - desirableQualifications/Training
Electrical Engineering qualification - apprentice trained
HNC/HND in engineering
ILM Level 5 or equivalent management qualification - desirable
PC Literate - Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Maths, English and Science qualificationsPlease apply for immediate consideration
Shillito Group is a specialist recruitment and executive search partner, working with ambitious businesses to secure high-impact talent across commercial and engineering markets. Our reputation is built on deep expertise, trusted relationships and delivering results that go beyond the brief
Reference: 225275831
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