Job Description
Company description:
Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
Job description:
Location: Worksop, S81 7AYHours: 8am – 4pm (40 hours per week average)Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, Full Time
We are looking for an and motivated Engineering Team Manager to lead our Manufacturing Centre Engineering Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader with strong people management skills, a passion for continuous improvement, and a proven background in engineering and maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
Working closely with the Site Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in driving operational performance, maintaining high safety and quality standards, and developing a high-performing engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the day-to-day engineering function across the manufacturing site
* Ensure all planned and reactive maintenance activities are completed effectively and on time
* Promote and maintain a strong health, safety, and environmental culture
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives and performance improvement plans
* Coordinate SAP planned maintenance activities and support asset reliability improvements
* Lead engineering teams through breakdowns and operational challenges
* Coach, mentor, and develop engineers, apprentices, and technicians
* Support recruitment, training, and succession planning activities
* Work cross-functionally with operational teams to maximise plant performance and efficiency
* Deliver engineering KPIs and contribute to site-wide strategic objectives
What We’re Looking For
* Previous engineering management experience within manufacturing, ideally food manufacturing
* Strong leadership and people management capability
* Experience implementing continuous improvement and progressive maintenance techniques
* Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
* Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple departments
* Strong understanding of health & safety and legal compliance requirements
What You’ll Bring
You will be a proactive and inspiring leader who can motivate teams, encourage innovation, and create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. You will thrive in a fast-moving manufacturing environment and be passionate about developing people and driving operational excellence.