Head of Engineering

This is a role for a confident engineering leader who thrives in a hands-on SME environment and isn’t afraid to take ownership.

White Label Recruitment are proud to be working with a well-established, technically specialised business in Liverpool that’s looking for a Head of Engineering to lead its small, capable team through the next phase of growth and operational excellence.

This is a true leadership role—balancing strategy with delivery, team development with commercial awareness, and technical oversight with cross-functional collaboration.

What you’ll be doing:

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Leading a team of five engineers with full departmental ownership

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Defining and delivering Engineering Strategy aligned to wider business goals

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Managing design sign-off, safety compliance, and engineering standards

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Supporting new business processes, continuous improvement, and cross-team integration

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Acting as a senior stakeholder across project engineering and operational matters

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Representing the function internally and externally, with a focus on technical credibility and accountability

What we’re looking for:

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Degree-qualified (Mechanical or similar), or equivalent practical experience

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A strong track record of leading engineering teams in a manufacturing or technical SME

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Confident communicator who can influence at all levels and across disciplines

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High-level knowledge of engineering software: AutoCAD, Inventor, SAP, MS Office, Adobe, Sage

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Resilient and independent with the ability to work under pressure

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Full UK driving licence, and flexibility for UK and international travel

This isn’t a “back office” leadership role – it’s suited to someone who wants to shape a department, influence company direction, and lead by example in a technically demanding environment.

If you’re ready for a challenge with breadth, autonomy and influence, get in touch today