Engineering Manager
3 days ago
Carlisle
Engineering Manager Location: Carlisle Working Hours: 08:30-17:00, Mon-Fri Salary: Competitive Salary + benefits About Us Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose. The Role As an engineering manager, you'll take ownership of engineering performance across your shift - leading, supporting, and developing a team of skilled engineers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Your responsibilities will include: • Managing shift handovers, ensuring clear communication of priorities and actions., • Attending and contributing to daily operational meetings., • Overseeing breakdown response, prioritising engineering resources effectively to minimise downtime., • Driving preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and performance., • Leading and motivating your team - balancing people management (around 90% of the role) with hands-on technical support when required. About You • Proven experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment., • Strong leadership and people management skills - able to coach, motivate and develop your team., • Solid understanding of maintenance systems, reliability, and engineering processes., • A proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic production setting., • Excellent communicator, capable of collaborating across departments and influencing outcomes. Why Join Us? • Work for one of the UK's largest food manufacturers with a proud legacy - from launching the UK's first ready meals to driving modern innovation., • Be part of a team that values integrity, respect, and continuous improvement., • Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment where your voice matters., • Enjoy a competitive salary, opportunities for real career development and a benefits package that includes:, • Up to 35 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays, • Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year, • Company Pension Scheme, • Boparan Restaurant Group Discount, • Cycle2Work Scheme #meals01