Head of Engineering
Location: Dronfield
Salary: Excellent Remuneration + Company Benefits Package
Role Type: Permanent, Full time
Competitive Salary + Good Package + Growth and Progression + Autonomy
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 multiple 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
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 2 Sisters 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!
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