Deputy Head of Engineering

This is an exciting opportunity to join Catfoss Recruitment Ltd as a Deputy Head of Engineering, where you will play a key role in maintaining the operational integrity of our complex facilities and supporting systems.

As a senior member of the Engineering team, you will support the Head of Engineering and assist in maintaining operational quality and delivery, by focusing on the development and maintenance of continuous improvement programmes, processes and procedures.

This role requires a strong leader with excellent stakeholder management skills, who can drive business growth and success.

1. Ensure Compliance and Quality: Oversee modifications, operation, and maintenance processes to meet company standards for Quality, Health and Safety, and Environmental compliance.
2. Process Management: Ensure the application of appropriate processes for modifications and changes to equipment and infrastructure, including design reviews and documentation.
3. Technical Expertise: Maintain a good understanding of technical assets, equipment, and testing methods through communication with other managers and attendance at design reviews and plant meetings.
4. Collaboration and Review: Work closely with the Engineering Services Manager and Site Services Team Lead to review and ensure operating requirements and instructions are delivered in accordance with operating manuals and specified requirements.
5. Maintenance and Performance: Review maintenance progress, actions, and status, approving or rejecting deviations from the plan, including deferral of maintenance tasks or temporary changes to the system.
6. Leadership and Reporting: Attend Engineering team leadership meetings, develop and maintain reports and KPIs, participate in setting the department's annual budget, and manage performance to that budget.
7. Team Support: Support the Head of Engineering with day-to-day management of the Engineering team.

1. Engineering Expertise: A good level of knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering gained through experience with complex engineering products or industrial machinery.
2. Process Implementation: Demonstrable experience of working with and implementing changes to engineering design processes and engineering drawings within an industrial quality management system.
3. Education and Experience: A Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or similar subject) or equivalent knowledge gained through experience.

1. Problem-Solving and Analysis: Capable of understanding complex systems, analysing data, and applying problem-solving techniques in a logical, competent, and timely manner.
2. Commercial Awareness: Have commercial awareness and some client relationship management experience.