Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician!
Location: Carlisle
Working Hours: 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights) - 12-hour shifts (6am - 6pm)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About Us
Welcome to 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers! With an impressive annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and a dedicated team of around 13,000 employees across 16 sites, we are a leader in the FMCG sector. Our strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories includes beloved brands like Holland's pies.
We are passionate about 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.
Role Overview
As a Maintenance Technician, you will:
* Perform routine and reactive maintenance on manufacturing machinery and equipment.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and follow Safe Systems of Work.
* Support mechanical, electrical, and general maintenance activities as required.
* Thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
* Collaborate closely with the Engineering Team and report to the Engineering Manager.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of equipment reliability and production efficiency.
About You
We are looking for a proactive and motivated individual with:
* A minimum of an NVQ Level 3 in either mechanical or electrical engineering.
* A background in manufacturing and experience in both planned and reactive maintenance roles.
The ideal candidate will:
* Demonstrate a strong commitment to root cause analysis and problem-solving.
* Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
* Be a true team player, eager to learn from others, share knowledge, and support the wider team.
Benefits
We believe in taking care of our team! Here’s what we offer:
* Up to 32.5 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
* Company pension scheme with Legal & General or NEST pension.
* Death in service benefit (optional) linked to membership of L&G pension.
* Company sick pay after the qualifying period.
* Free onsite parking.
* Exclusive employee discount platform offering savings of up to 60% with brands like Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer, and Tesco.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Wisdom wellbeing app.
* Access to counselling through Grocery Aid.
Why Join Us?
As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasize promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of something great!