Location: Dronfield
Salary: Excellent Remuneration + Company Benefits Package
Role Type: Permanent, Full time
Competitive Salary + Good Package + Growth and Progression + Autonomy
About Us
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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 multiple sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland’s pies. 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
We are seeking a dedicated Head of Engineering to join our team at our Gunstone’s Bakery site, which is a long-standing and respected site, known for producing premium bakery products such as bread rolls and hot cross buns for high-profile retail partners including Marks & Spencer. As the
Head of Engineering, you will be at the forefront of our engineering operations, ensuring the smooth running of the site. This role is perfect for a seasoned engineering professional with a strong technical background and leadership experience. You will oversee a team of 50 engineers, manage the PPM schedules & CAPEX plan, and work closely with operations and new product development to align factory capabilities with their innovative product offerings.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the engineering strategy, focusing on proactive rather than reactive measures.
- Oversee effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
- Collaborate with operations and NPD teams to introduce new products.
- Manage the CAPEX plan for the site.
- Ensure the smooth operation of typical FMCG machinery, including conveyors and fabrication facilities.
What We’re Looking For
- Extensive experience in engineering within a similar manufacturing environment.
- Strong technical background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Proven leadership skills with experience managing engineering teams.
- Comfortable with fabrication and buildings maintenance.
- Ideally, experience within a similar-sized business or operation within FMCG or Food Manufacturing.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary & package.
- Relocation assistance on offer if required.
- Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid.
- 50% discount at various restaurants.
- Cycle2Work Scheme.
Why Join Us? At 2Sisters Food Group, we value innovation, teamwork, and dedication. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a strategic role and make a significant impact on our operations. If you are a forward-thinking engineering professional ready to lead and inspire, we want to hear from you!
