Head of Engineering

Overview

Warringtonfire, part of Element has a new Head of Engineering role primarily based in the Warrington area. This role reports to the Senior Cluster General Manager and will encompass a broad range of responsibilities within the Fire Testing division of the Built business, requiring occasional travel to sites in High Wycombe and Gent in Belgium. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company and help make tomorrow safer than today.

Responsibilities

Engineering Management

Accountable for the uptime of plant equipment and infrastructure at the Warrington locations, while influencing all lab locations. Ensures a robust program of legal compliance and plant health through inspections and audits, maintaining operational reliability. Delegates effectively so the team balances proactive inspections, third‑party servicing, internal maintenance and reactive tasks to maintain a 95% o...